L.A. mayoral candidates debate homelessness

Headlines From The Times · May 25, 2022 · 47m

Last week, we partnered up with KCRW for a live mayoral debate with some of the city’s top candidates for the top job.It was the final group debate before the primary on June 7. And in it, three candidates talked a lot about a housing-first approach and took progressive stances on the issue of homelessness.Read the full transcript here.Host: Gustavo Arellano and KCRW housing reporter Anna ScottGuests: Rep. Karen Bass, L.A. councilmember Kevin de León, and activist Gina ViolaMore reading:With Caruso absent, L.A. mayoral candidates argue for progressive moves on homelessnessL.A. on the Record…