Raman and De León aren't viewed as friends or allies. But both are in tough reelection campaigns and touting progress on homelessness in their districts.
Nithya Raman won a spot on the Los Angeles City Council four years ago by promising to ease the city's homelessness crisis. Now, the council member points to her work reducing the number of people living on the street in her Silver Lake-to-Reseda district as she runs for reelection. Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority data show 'unsheltered homelessness' dropped 7% in her district over a two-year period. The term includes anyone living in the open or in a tent or car.
’s 2022 numbers didn’t take into account the city’s recent redistricting process that affected Raman’s district. She lost some 40% of her constituents as Hancock Park, Park La Brea and other neighborhoods were removed, and Encino and Reseda were added to her district. Post-redistricting, didn't release official council district-level data in 2023 because of concerns that the numbers weren't precise, said
, saying such a move would jeopardize federal funding meant to help the city's unhoused population. Since taking office in 2020, De León has opened three tiny home villages — in Eagle Rock, Highland Park and Boyle Heights— converted two motels into temporary housing in El Sereno, and completed a 77-bed shelter for women and families in Boyle Heights. More than 2,000 beds have been created in his district, according to his office.
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