LA mayor candidates set for forum as city struggles with homelessness, Hollywood job losses
Summary
Two Democratic candidates, incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and City Council member Nithya Raman, are competing to lead Los Angeles as the city faces homelessness and job losses in Hollywood. A forum is scheduled days before mail ballots go out, and voters are considering whether to keep Bass or choose Raman, who is supported by the Democratic Socialists of America.Key Facts
- Karen Bass is the current mayor and the first Black woman to hold the position in Los Angeles.
- Nithya Raman is a City Council member running for mayor, backed by the Democratic Socialists of America.
- The city faces ongoing problems with homelessness, damaged streets, and rising rent and home prices.
- Los Angeles suffered the worst fire in its history, the Palisades Fire, during Bass’s term.
- A Republican candidate, Spencer Pratt, who is a former reality TV star, ran but did not qualify for the November election.
- The mayoral race has little visible campaign activity despite the approaching mail-in ballots.
- Bass blames federal policies under President Trump for worsening homelessness.
- The election occurs amid other local challenges, including job losses in Hollywood and preparation for the 2028 Olympics.
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