Sahra Sulaiman
Sahra is Communities Editor for Streetsblog L.A., covering the intersection of mobility with race, class, history, representation, policing, housing, health, culture, community, and access to the public space in Boyle Heights and South Central Los Angeles.
Kevin de León, Agent of Council Chaos, Quietly Exits Stage Left
Disgraced Councilmember Kevin de León finally bows out, two years after his racist scandal roiled the city. Newcomer Ysabel Jurado, who handily defeated him in November, takes the reins of Council District 14 today.
L.A.’s Sanctuary Ordinance Received as a Shot Across the Bow
It might have taken L.A. too long to get here, and there's more to be done, but the finalization of a sanctuary ordinance is an important step forward for the city and for its most vulnerable residents
Kevin de León’s Cynical CD14 Debate Performance Shows How Little He’s Grown
De León repeatedly accused Jurado of being a liar who lacked substantive accomplishments while taking credit for a number of projects initiated prior to his tenure.