Nithya Raman wins LA mayor’s race, toppling incumbent Karen Bass

Source Scout · Courthouse News Service reports: The 45-year-old Raman, a former urban planner who founded a homeless services nonprofit, will take office with seemingly few allies in City Hall. LOS ANGELES (CN) — Progressive City Councilmember Nithya Raman will be the next mayor of Los Angeles, ousting Mayor Karen Bass after only one term in office. Bass called Raman Thursday to concede the race. “While this is not the outcome we hoped for, the people of Los Angeles have spoken,” Bass said in a written statement. “I have called Councilmember Nithya Raman to congratulate her on her victory, and I have committed to ensuring a smooth and seamless transition.

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