Bass spars with primary challengers at LA mayor's debate
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) sparred in a feisty debate with her primary challengers over how to handle wildfires, homelessness and immigration in the country’s second-largest city a month out from the mayoral primary election.
“Our mayor is the CEO of the city. She sets the direction of this city. And if you are satisfied with the status quo, then I’ve got great news for you. The incumbent is on the ballot,” said Democrat Nithya Raman, a councilmember for the city’s District 4.
“What I’m here to say is that we need more urgency to respond to the issues right now.”
Spencer Pratt, a reality TV star and nonpartisan candidate, called Bass “an incredible liar” over her characterization of some of the wildfire circumstances, prompting a “no name-calling” instruction from the moderators.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5867294-bass-los-angeles-mayor-debate/