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Raman Challenges Bass on Safety and Housing
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- Jun 16, 2026
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- 94
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Summary
In a high-stakes runoff for L.A. mayor, challenger Nithya Raman turns on her former endorsement of incumbent Karen Bass, accusing her of failing Angelenos on public safety, homelessness, and infrastructure. Raman argues that despite supporting police budgets, response times remain dangerously slow and tragic incidents continue, calling for smarter, realistic strategies to bolster the force. She criticizes Bass’s “Inside Safe” program for lacking accountability and failing to keep people off the streets, pushing instead for robust mental health and addiction services paired with sustainable housing. On crumbling streets and sidewalks, Raman agrees the city is overdue for repairs. She also reveals a shift in her stance on Israel, clarifying that criticizing the government doesn’t mean rejecting Jewish people. Raman ends with a bold proposal: exploring whether non-citizens should vote in city elections — all while pledging to deliver real, measurable results for L.A. residents. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/672caa84a371e338