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Nelson Cheng
Candidate for Mayor
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Biography
Nelson Cheng is a nonpartisan candidate running for Mayor of Los Angeles in the 2026 primary election. He is a graduate student pursuing a master's in public administration and has previously served in student government.
Top Priorities
- Improve public transportation by shortening bus wait times and offering free public transportation on weekdays during peak times.
- Address homelessness by converting abandoned facilities into renovated shelters and transporting mentally ill homeless individuals to treatment centers.
- Monitor and manage the local budget, ensuring proper funding for all departments and avoiding cuts to the LA Fire Department.