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Nury Martinez on life at Los Angeles City Hall
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Nov 4, 2013
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Nury Martinez on life at Los Angeles City Hall
The City Councilwoman from the San Fernando Valley is the newest — and the sole female — member of the Los Angeles City Council.
Nury Martinez at a Los Angeles City Council meeting on August 6th, 2013.
Nury Martinez at a Los Angeles City Council meeting on August 6th, 2013.
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The City Councilwoman from the San Fernando Valley is the newest — and the sole female — member of the Los Angeles City Council.

There's been a lot of talk about the city of Los Angeles having just one woman in elected office. KPCC political reporter Alice Walton asked Nury Martinez what it's like to be the newest and only female member of the LA City Council.