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69-yr-old Black American Emerges First Female Los Angeles Mayor

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69-yr-old Black American emerges first female Los Angeles mayor

69-yr-old Black American emerges first female Los Angeles mayor

A Democratic United States congresswoman, Karen Bass has defeated her main challenger, Rick Caruso to emerge the next mayor of America’s second largest city, Los Angeles.

The 69-year-old Bass, on her victory at the polls, has become the first woman and second black American to attain the LA mayor, as per Reuters.

Bass polled 53.1% as against Caruso’s 46.9% on Wednesday evening with 76% of the vote counted.

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Caruso, a former Republican, who also contested as a Democrat in deeply liberal LA, had already called Bass on the phone to congratulate her.

Reacting to her victory, Bass, in a statement, said it was a clear message from the people of LA.

“The people of Los Angeles have sent a clear message: It is time for a change and it is time for urgency,” Bass said.

She said she would “hit the ground running” to address crime and homelessness in the city.

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“I ran for mayor to urgently confront the crises our hometown faces. Tonight, 40,000 Angelenos will sleep without a home – and five will not wake up. Crime is increasing and families are being priced out of their neighbourhoods. This must change,” she said.

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