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Karen Ruth Bass
Candidate for Mayor
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Biography
Karen Ruth Bass is the current Mayor of Los Angeles, seeking re-election in the 2026 cycle. She has focused on addressing homelessness, improving public safety, and accelerating housing development in the city. Bass previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives and as Speaker of the California State Assembly.
Top Priorities
- Addressing homelessness by moving people indoors and accelerating housing development
- Improving public safety through reduced crime rates, increased police hiring, and community safety initiatives
- Upgrading city infrastructure, including streets, sidewalks, and streetlights