Statement: Los Angeles City Mayoral Race

AFSCME District Council 36 would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Mayor Karen Bass for her leadership and lifetime dedication to public service. She has been instrumental in fighting to secure strong union contracts for our members. 

When 1,700 Los Angeles City employees and their families were on the verge of losing economic stability, Karen Bass made sure not one single job was eliminated. With a strong commitment to the people of Los Angeles, we know that she will continue in our joint movement for a brighter future for our city.

We would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mayor-elect Nithya Raman in her election victory. The mayor-elect has emphasized her commitment to addressing issues many working Angelenos face, many of which we share similar interests in resolving, such as our ongoing affordability crisis and improving public services. As we move forward, it is our hope that we can achieve a working partnership in her transition and throughout her tenure as mayor.