Los Angeles City Council president steps down amid controversy over racist commentsMon, October 10, 2022 by ABC NewsSHARE NOW Howard Kingsnorth/Getty ImagesHomeNational NewsLos Angeles City Council president steps down amid controversy over racist comments(LOS ANGELES) — Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez has stepped down after a recording emerged of her making racist and offensive comments about fellow council members.Martinez will remain as a member of the city council, but will relinquish her leadership role.Story developing…Copyright © 2022, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.