With Los Angeles’ eyes on mayor-elect Nithya Raman, the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) has raised concerns regarding Karen Bass’s loss.
According to LAist, the union was one of the largest spenders for Bass’s campaign, spending $1.2 million on ads against Raman.
The LAPPL released a statement in light of the new mayor-elect.
“First, we congratulate Mayor-elect Nithya Raman on running a successful campaign,” the statement said. “We fully accept the results. She will now have the awesome responsibility of leading the 2nd largest city in the nation. All Angelenos have a vested interest in her success. That is why early this morning LAPPL President Ricky Mendoza reached out to Mayor-elect Raman to establish a dialogue and congratulate her.”
The statement also addressed concerns over possible changes to the LAPD under the new mayor.
“Los Angeles police officers and others are filled with uncertainty and angst at the prospect of major cuts to the LAPD that will reverse the progress made in reducing crime. Mayor-elect Raman said that she does not want staffing levels to decrease from current levels, we share that goal and are committed to ensuring enough officers remain to k...