Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass starts her tenure with a favorable image, despite doubts about public safety policies. By contrast, the City Council remains deeply unpopular.
That early win for Bass reflects a political reality highlighted by a
Nearly half of voters, 47%, have a favorable view of Bass, compared with 27% who have an unfavorable view, the new poll found. That’s consistent with previous surveys that have shown remarkable consistency in voters’ view of Bass throughout the election year. By contrast to the generally favorable view of Bass, just 30% of L.A. voters had a favorable view of the council, while half were unfavorable.conducted Nov. 28 to Dec. 12, was sponsored by three community organizations — the Los Angeles Urban League, Hispanas Organized for Political Equality and the Center for Asians United for Self-Empowerment — and was developed in consultation with Times reporters and editors.
“The mayor’s greatest weapon is the bully pulpit, and the best way to move the City Council is to demonstrate that their constituents are supporting your goals,” he said.An emergency order gives L.A. Mayor Karen Bass the power and flexibility in responding to the homelessness crisis. It’s up to her how big she’ll go.
On crime and public safety, however, just 40% said Bass’ policies would improve the city, while 43% said those policies would worsen the problem. White voters were most likely to say she would not improve the city in this respect, while Black voters were more optimistic.
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