Los Angeles city council member Nithya Raman enters mayoral race
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Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman has entered the mayoral race, challenging incumbent Karen Bass. Raman, representing areas from the San Fernando Valley to Silver Lake, announced her candidacy just before the filing deadline. She joins a field that includes Spencer Pratt, Rae Huang, and Asaad Alnajjar. Raman stated that Los Angeles is at a "breaking point," citing concerns about housing costs, homelessness, and public safety. She emphasized the need for a mayor who will hold city departments accountable, plan for emergencies, and increase housing affordability. Raman, previously aligned with Bass, has also worked on rent stabilization and homelessness solutions during her time on the city council.
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