An appointee of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti who took part in a private Facebook group whose messages have sparked an uproar stepped down this week from the City Council Redistricting Commission. Cecilia Cabello, a former aide to Garcetti, withdrew from the unpaid post Tuesday, said Rafael Gonzalez, the commission’s director of community outreach and engagement. The Times reported Tuesday that some members of the Facebook group “Solid Gold” left disparaging comments and mocking emojis on several posts about politicians, labor leaders and others. Guerrero was the most senior member of Garcetti’s office in the Facebook group, which included other city employees and mayoral appointees. Garcetti was asked by The Times on Thursday afternoon whether Cabello would remain on the redistricting commission.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 26, 2021 00:28 UTC