Nithya Raman projected winner of LA mayor's race

All right, we are getting some breaking news right now as it is happening. It looks like Mayor Karen Bass has conceded the projected winner of the mayoral race here in Los Angeles, Nithya Raman. At 52%, this is quite a big deal. Let's talk about what this means. But first, why don't we get a statement? It's a lengthy statement, so bear with us. We just got this from Mayor Karen Bass and she says, this is her concession announcement. So four years ago, she says, you elected me as the first black woman mayor in the history of Los Angeles. You gave me the honor of serving the city that raised me and every single day since I have carried that responsibility with me. I want to start by saying thank you to my supporters, volunteers, brothers and sisters in labor, community and faith leaders, business leaders, and elected officials, to my family who stood beside me through every challenge and every long night. I could not do this without you. Over the past four years, we have taken on some of the most difficult challenges facing any American city. Coming out of the pandemic, when encampments lined our streets and businesses were trying to reopen, we got Angelenos off the streets, made our neighborhoods safer, built more affordable housing. And created new opportunities for working families. We stood together through devastating wildfires and protected our immigrant communities when Donald Trump sent federal troops into our streets to spread fear and intimidation. That process belongs to all of us. Finally, she goes on to say. Well, this is not the outcome we hoped for. The people of Los Angeles have spoken. I have called Councilmember Nithya Raman to congratulate her on her victory. And I have committed to ensuring a smooth and seamless transition. Moving the city forward is what Los Angeles needs from all of us. Wow. So that is the statement released just now by Mayor Karen Bass conceding this election to Councilmember Nithya Raman.