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Petition Calling for the Removal & Resignation of Councilmember John Lee
Petition Calling for the Removal & Resignation of Councilmember John Lee
Following a two-year investigation by an independent administrative law judge, the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission found Councilmember John Lee guilty of 10 city ethics law violations, including:
Two counts of accepting excess gifts
Three counts of failing to disclose gifts
One count of aiding and abetting the misuse of position
Independent judicial investigation findings.
These violations stem from illegal gifts received by Lee in Los Angeles and on a lavish Las Vegas trip, including gambling chips, luxury hotel accommodations, high-end meals, and a $34,000 bottle service in an exclusive nightclub. This is the same Vegas trip that resulted in Lee’s boss, former Councilmember Mitch Englander, being sentenced to federal prison. That same FBI investigation identified “Staffer B”, a high level staff member, as being on that trip.
The Ethics Commission determined Lee’s actions were a serious breach of public trust. Commission President Manjusha Kulkarni moved for the maximum $138,000 fine—placing Lee in the top 10 highest administrative penalties—stating that Lee personally benefited by concealing gifts in order to advance his election and enrich himself. She noted that by hiding an active FBI investigation from voters during very close elections, Lee denied the community critical transparency.
The administrative law judge found Lee’s testimony “evasive, uncorroborated, concluding that John Lee was not credible.
Council District 12 deserves an honest, accountable, and ethical representative. The city of Los Angeles needs a member on the city council that is not compromised by ethical violations.
Therefore, we, the undersigned concerned community members, call on the Los Angeles City Council President to remove Councilmember John Lee from all committees, and for John Lee to resign immediately. We also urge elected officials, community leaders, and residents across Los Angeles to join us in demanding long overdue accountability.
Voter Registration Drive!
Calling all activists in LA County, California! Volunteers needed to register voters!
RSVP Here: https://www.mobilize.us/ft6/event/901119/
It's time to take a stand against the cruelty, the fascism, the oligarchy! It's time to help protect & defend Medicare, Medicaid, the ACA & Healthcare! It's time for us to defend our democracy – by expanding it! It's time to hold a voter drive!
Every Democrat we register breathes new life into our dreams for a better world. And all it takes is talking to people and filling out a short form.
No experience necessary. We'll start with an inspiring 15-minute training and deploy to a high-traffic area nearby. We'll have clipboards, forms, pens, and stickers! Just bring a little water, sunscreen, some comfortable shoes, and maybe a hat.
NOTE: If possible, wear a liberal-looking t-shirt, hat, or pin! It really helps.
NO KINGS III Rally
RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/902249/
We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.
What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Our peaceful movement is bigger than ever.
When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence.
On March 28th, rise up, take to the streets, and say it loud: no thrones, no crowns, no kings. We’re not watching history happen—we’re making it. Join us.
A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.