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The Los Angeles City Council has experienced a recent shakeup, with several seats up for the taking in the 2022 midterm elections and more up for grabs in the wake of Nury Martinez stepping down after making racist remarks on a leaked tape and calls for Kevin de León's resignation for his participation in the conversation.