”I support Grace Yoo for City Council because she will bring honest leadership to City Hall…she has the experience to help Los Angeles thrive.” – Bernard Parks
LOS ANGELES (March 21, 2023) – Today, community leader, attorney and former Los Angeles City Commissioner, Grace Yoo announced her run for Los Angeles City Council, District 10.
A room full of supporters turned out today for Yoo’s announcement including former LAPD Chief and L.A. City Councilmember Bernard Parks who shared,”I support Grace Yoo for City Council because she will bring honest leadership to City Hall. Grace will bring real solutions to homelessness and work to keep our communities safe. The residents trust her, her work has proven effective, and she has the experience to helpLos Angeles thrive.”
Yoo, who was the runner up in the 2020 election against Mark Ridley-Thomas and was removed from the seat due to corruption charges, is returning to voters in the District asking for their continued support in 2024 and reaffirming her commitment to making L.A. work better for the residents of District 10 and all who call Los Angels home by implementing the smart, common-sense solutions we need and putting the people of Los Angeles above the politics of City Hall.
“Today is the first day of Spring, and we are 350 days from March 5, 2024. I am thankful for my supporters who braved the rain to join me this morning for my announcement as a Candidate for LA City Council District 10,” said Yoo. “We are eager to start the door knocking and backyard gatherings all across the district to get more voters to know me. We will challenge the status quo and bring much needed change to the district for thepeople.”
“Grace Yoo has devoted her life to serve the people of Los Angeles from all walks and stages of life for over 30 years. She has always been about transparency, accountability, and has always shown up for our community meetings”, said Roxana Brusso, a Mid-City Neighborhood activist. “Her word is her word. And as a Mid-City native, she understands what our community needs and deserves. Grace cares and her record shows it. Grace Yoo is who CD10 has been waiting for!”