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Public commenters press council to remove LAPD chief, raise policing and housing concerns
Summary
During a lengthy public comment period, dozens of residents urged the City Council to remove LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell, accused police of excessive force against protesters and press, and raised housing concerns including RV impacts, RSO formula changes and opposition to a potential mandate requiring air conditioning in small rental units.
A large number of public commenters at the Oct. 31 Los Angeles City Council meeting focused on allegations of police misconduct and urged the removal of LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell. Speakers described arrests of protesters and journalists, alleged escalation by police at demonstrations, and called on councilmembers to use the council’s authority to change department leadership.
Multiple commenters accused police of…
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