Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky stated, 'We looked for ways to save positions - not for the sake of job counts only, but to make sure the departments can still do the work our constituents need them to do for their quality of life.'
Ysabel Jurado's election as a council member marks a historic change, as she becomes part of the first majority female Los Angeles City Council in its history. Her representation is significant not just for women but also as a Filipino American and openly queer voice in local government.
Hutt led in the District 10 race with 63% of the vote Monday night, according to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. With a dwindling number of votes left to count, her opponent, Grace Yoo, appears to have no path to catch up. Hutt was backed by Mayor Karen Bass and had support from business and labor unions. She was a strong supporter of Healthy Streets L.A, which was passed by voters in March and requires the city to build bus and bike lanes.