LA Mayor Karen Bass, acknowledging mistakes, angles for second term in struggling city
Bass says she has made progress on homelessness and crime as challengers press her over wildfire response, cost of living and city decline.
- On Tuesday, Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass seeks a second term facing 14 challengers in an election unfolding at an unsettled time for the city.
- Bass's tenure has been framed by the Palisades Fire, which killed 12 people, and ongoing homelessness; critics argue she failed to make sufficient progress on these crises.
- Republican Spencer Pratt, a former star of "The Hills," rails against "homeless drug zombies," while Democrat Nithya Raman, a progressive council member, campaigns on building housing and reviving entertainment.
- With backing from Vice President Kamala Harris and labor unions, Bass defends her record by citing lower homicide rates; the race could move to a November runoff if no candidate wins a majority.
- The region struggles with a population decline of about 54,000 residents, and concerns persist regarding Los Angeles Police Department staffing for the 2028 Olympics and the upcoming World Cup games.
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass angles for second term despite push from ‘The Hills’ Spencer Pratt
Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is looking for a return trip to city hall Tuesday while facing a challenge from primary rival candidate Spencer Pratt, a former reality star on "The Hills."
Can Karen Bass Hold On for a Second Term in Struggling LA?
After a shaky first term framed by a devastating wildfire and an ongoing struggle with widespread homelessness, Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is looking for a return trip to city hall Tuesday while facing challenges from both ends of the political spectrum.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, acknowledging mistakes, angles for second term in struggling city
After a shaky first term framed by a devastating wildfire and an ongoing struggle with widespread homelessness, Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is looking for a return trip to city hall Tuesday while facing challenges from both ends of the political spectrum.Spencer Pratt, a Republican and former star of the reality television show The Hills, accuses Bass of letting the fires get out of control and failing to make enough progress on the …
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