LA Mayor Karen Bass, acknowledging mistakes, angles for second term in struggling city
Bass is seeking a second term while facing criticism over wildfire response, homelessness and crime as Los Angeles voters weigh change.
- 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, 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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LA Mayor Karen Bass, acknowledging mistakes, angles for second term in struggling city
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass wants a return trip to City Hall after a shaky first term. Bass says she has made mistakes but also progress on homelessness, crime and other problems besetting the nation's second largest city.
Kamala Harris Endorses Karen Bass for Re-Election as Los Angeles Mayor
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has endorsed Karen Bass in her bid for a second term as mayor of Los Angeles, offering a significant boost to Bass as the city’s mayoral race begins to intensify. In a statement released Monday, Harris praised Bass’ leadership and highlighted what she described as key accomplishments during her time in office. “Mayor Karen Bass is the leader Los Angeles needs right now,” Harris said. “She has done what so man…
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