"Raman accused Bass of pay-to-play of the worst kind regarding her relationship with the Los Angeles Police Protective League and the increasing police budget, stating, 'They're spending millions of dollars in this race against me because I spoke the truth and I spoke out against an unsustainable contract.'"
"Alex Stack, a spokesperson for Bass, redirected attention to Raman's record on public safety funding, saying, 'Councilwoman Raman is trying to distract from her votes to cut the police force and close the police academy, which worsen 911 response times and force the city to pay more.'"
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and 4th District Council Member Nithya Raman engaged in a debate focused on accountability and power. The event, sponsored by the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association, featured clashes over homelessness, housing, and police department funding. Raman accused Bass of unethical practices regarding her relationship with the Los Angeles Police Protective League. In response, Bass's spokesperson highlighted Raman's voting record on public safety, emphasizing her votes against increasing police recruitment and funding, which they argue negatively impacted emergency response times.
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