Five San Fernando Valley residents Wednesday moved forward with an effort to recall Los Angeles City Councilwoman Imelda Padilla for what they described as a "pattern of behavior and decisions that have failed to represent the best interest of our community.''

On Tuesday, residents James Adrian Stein, Steven Leffert, Gwendolyn Flynn, Stephen Fredreick Smith and Karen Schatz filed a notice of intent to recall with the City Clerk's Office. The document is intended to inform the councilwoman that recall proceedings are about to begin.

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The group of residents -- who reside in Padilla's Sixth Council District -- alleged the councilwoman has failed to be transparent and accountable to her constituents, and has disregarded

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