February 29 2024- Los Angeles Unified School District’s Board District 5 (BD5), located in Northeast Los Angeles, has experienced significant turmoil in the past decade. The district saw controversy during a campaign that led to the replacement of public school champion Bennett Kayser with charter school operator Ref Rodriguez. Rodriguez later pleaded guilty to felony charges, resulting in his removal from office. Subsequently, Jackie Goldberg was elected in a special election to replace Rodriguez. The district was later reshaped through a redistricting process tainted by corruption. With Goldberg set to retire, four candidates are vying to replace her, raising questions about their ability to continue her work.
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