Rep. Karen Bass announces Candidacy For Mayor Of Los Angeles

California Democratic Rep. Karen Bass announced Monday that she is entering the race to become the next mayor of Los Angeles.

“Our city is facing a public health, safety and economic crisis in homelessness that has evolved into a humanitarian emergency,” she said in a statement announcing her candidacy. “Los Angeles is my home. With my whole heart, I’m ready. Let’s do this — together.”If elected, Bass would be the city’s first woman mayor and second Black mayor.

She would be the first sitting House member to be elected mayor of Los Angeles since 1953 when Rep. Norris Poulson was elected.

Bass was elected to the House in 2010 and was chair of the Congressional Black Caucus from 2019-21. She was under consideration to be President Joe Biden‘s 2020 running mate, but then-Sen. Kamala Harris, D-California, was chosen instead.

The 67-year-old Bass represents the 37th Congressional District, which encompasses Los Angeles neighborhoods west and southwest of downtown, including Crenshaw, Baldwin Hills, Miracle Mile, Pico-Robertson, Century City, Cheviot Hills, West Los Angeles, Mar Vista and parts of Westwood, as well as Culver City and Inglewood. Bass was a member of the Assembly from 2004-10, serving as its speaker from 2008-10.

Bass is now facing a growing list of competitors seeking to succeed Mayor Eric Garcetti, who is terming out. Garcetti has been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as ambassador to India.

Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer and two members of the City Council – Kevin de León and Joe Buscaino – have already announced their campaigns for mayor.

 

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