Nithya Raman, a sitting member of the Los Angeles City Council and one of the most prominent progressive voices in city politics, has entered the race to become the next mayor of LA.
The 44-year-old, who represents the city’s Fourth District, jumped into the contest just ahead of the filing deadline, setting up a high-stakes primary challenge to incumbent mayor Karen Bass. While she previously endorsed Bass, calling her an "icon", Raman said the city needs "big changes." “I have deep respect for Mayor Bass. We’ve worked closely together on my biggest priorities and her biggest priorities, and there’s significant alignment there,” she told the Times.
