The mayor also has been a presence in the race to replace former school board member Ref Rodriguez, who stepped down after pleading guilty to political money laundering, in a district stretching from Los Feliz to South Gate. He endorsed former city commissioner Heather Repenning, a longtime aide and political ally, in her race against Jackie Goldberg, a former member of the school board and council.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 18, 2019 00:00 UTC