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Hernandez, the councilwoman, said in a written statement that the deaths were not only “horrific” but also an “unacceptable tragedy.”

“I feel sad, defrauded, angry and powerless,” said Maria Hernandez, 50, a longtime Huntington Park resident who attended last week’s court hearing to support the former councilwoman.

Footage of one of Janaína Lima's employees hauling away the facilities was posted online as her tenure as Sao Paulo councilwoman ended.

“A lot of people felt bringing cannabis into our community was going to benefit them monetarily,” said Cruz Baca, a former Baldwin Park city councilwoman.

Because his homes have already drawn the ire of his neighbors, the councilwoman promised that the city will be proactive in addressing the issue.