Perception is often not reality. In politics, narratives can dominate a race, but in the end, getting more votes than your opponent is the most tangible and real sign of success.
The perception leading into a loaded June 27 primary for the District 13 City Council seat was that incumbent Councilmember Marjorie Velázquez was perhaps vulnerable due to vocal backlash regarding her about-face over the controversial Bruckner rezoning project in October 2022.
