Nithya Raman for the Win! - She's a progressive city councilmember in Los Angeles who jumpstarted the local progressive wins in the city. She's a housing advocate, urban planner, and a champion for civil rights in the city. I wish she would push a little more for LGBTQ+ protections in the city, but she's a definite improvement from Karen Bass.

Through a strong and consistent focus on increasing housing supply, Nithya Raman has set herself apart in the Los Angeles City Council, working to deconstruct the bureaucratic obstacles that slow development across the city. Her early leadership in raising concerns about Measure ULA’s impact on housing production and support of SB 79 underscores her thoughtful and pragmatic approach to housing policy.

Strong supporter of bike lanes, bus shelters, transit efficiency. One of the first candidates endorsed by Streets for All before being elected.