Nithya Raman is the mayor-elect in the Los Angeles mayoral election with 54.8% of the citywide vote and will take office on December 14, 2026.
But in her own District 4, many residents are worried about rising crime and homelessness, and actually favored Karen Bass over Raman in early results.
District 4 residents criticize Nithya Raman
People living in District 4 say they've felt let down during Raman's six years on City Council.
Some moved away or had to ramp up security after repeated break-ins, and several mentioned they rarely got help from her office.
As Ana Teresa Dahan, executive director of Thrive LA, put it, "I think the vote reflects less on some kind of ideological swing in Los Angeles, and more on a dissatisfaction with the state of things."
With more than 3.15 million ballots counted and official results due December 3, all eyes are on how she'll tackle these big issues as mayor.