LOS ANGELES (Diya TV) — Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman has clinched victory in her bid for a second term, surpassing the crucial 50% threshold to avoid a runoff election. The latest vote count shows Raman with 50.6% of the votes, securing a clear lead over her nearest opponent, Deputy City Attorney Ethan Weaver, who garnered 38.6%.
Weaver, conceding defeat, issued a statement congratulating Raman on her win and acknowledging her well-organized campaign. Despite differences in policy approaches, Weaver commended Raman for staying true to her principles and engaging in constructive debates throughout the campaign.
Raman expressed gratitude to her supporters and emphasized the importance of addressing key issues facing the city, particularly homelessness. She highlighted the frustration and anger among voters regarding homelessness and affirmed her commitment to implementing solutions that prioritize housing and services to move people off the streets effectively.
Raman’s victory signals support for progressive policies aimed at addressing homelessness and other pressing challenges in her district, which spans from Silver Lake to Reseda
During her first term, Raman championed initiatives like the Inside Safe program, which aims to clear encampments and provide support services to the homeless.
