What is Karen Bass’s net worth? LA elects its first female mayor as she defeats billionaire Rick Caruso
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Democratic Rep Karen Bass has been elected to be the next mayor of Los Angeles after she defeated billionaire Rick Caruso. Bass, 69, who represents California’s 37th Congressional District, will become the first woman to be the elected mayor of Los Angeles and the first Black woman to hold the post, according to Politico.
According to Fox News, Bass led by 47,000 votes. She received 53.1 percent of the votes, while Caruso got 46.9 percent. Following her win, Bass said, "Now, it’s time to get to work and move our city in a new direction. It’s time to house people immediately, increase safety and opportunity in every neighborhood, and create a new standard of ethics and accountability at City Hall." On the other hand, the Los Angeles County Democratic Party (LACDP) Chair Mark J Gonzalez said, "Bass's victory sends a clear message about the kind of Los Angeles we want and see for ourselves. We’ve always said this race is about the soul of Los Angeles and voters clearly spoke up to reject an attempt to buy this race. I’m thrilled to congratulate Mayor-elect Karen Bass and know she and her team will quickly dive in with the kind of vision we need to keep progressing toward a future of inclusivity, equity and purpose."
