Overview
- Raman filed her candidacy Saturday morning ahead of the noon cutoff, her spokesperson confirmed.
- She says her campaign will focus on housing and homelessness, government transparency, and safety in the streets.
- Her late entry is viewed as a formidable challenge, reflecting her DSA roots alongside ties to pro‑housing YIMBY leaders.
- The announcement capped a turbulent filing week as Lindsey Horvath, Austin Beutner, and Rick Caruso chose not to run.
- Bass faces criticism over the Palisades fire and more than two dozen opponents in the June 2 primary, and Raman would keep her council seat if she loses.