WNLA Podcast - Nithya Raman, LA Mayoral Candidate

She is a sitting City Councilmember who has focused on homelessness. housing and government reform – and now she's running for mayor of Los Angeles. Nithya Raman joins me for a conversation about her campaign and the direction of the City on this episode of What's Next. Los Angeles,

Raman was first elected in 2020 to represent Council District 4. She defeated an incumbent in a race that drew national attention. Before joining the council, she was a housing advocate and co-founder of the SELAH neighborhood homelessness coalition and she worked in urban planning and on policy focused on homelessness and housing systems. On the City Council, Raman has been closely associated with efforts to expand renters’ rights and housing reform, overseeing the city's approach to homelessness and promoting increased transparency and oversight of city government. Her tenure has also included debates over development, public safety, and the pace and effectiveness of city services. She entered the mayor's race at the very last minute, arguing that Los Angeles needs to accelerate its response to the housing and homelessness crisis and to improve how City Hall delivers services, and engages with residents.

This conversation was recorded before a live audience as part of a fireside chat with public leaders, organized by the Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs at Cal State LA.

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