Nithya is endorsed by
progressive LA

PERSONAL ENDORSEMENTS

rick cole

*Pasadena City Councilmember, Former Mayor of Pasadena, Former City Manager of Azusa, Ventura and Santa Monica; and Former Deputy Mayor and Chief Deputy Controller for the City of LA.

“Everyone except the incumbent Mayor can see that LA is in decline – even if they are afraid to say so out loud. Los Angeles desperately needs leadership focused on making the city work for its residents with the competence and intelligence to produce tangible results. Nithya Raman can provide that crucial leadership. No one else who is running can.”

Kevin Perez

*Executive Director, Somos Familia Valle

“Nithya’s leadership reflects a deep understanding that our communities do not live single-issue lives. We move through the world as Latino, queer, immigrant, working-class, and Valley residents all at once. She understands how those intersecting identities shape the challenges faced by queer community members in the San Fernando Valley. Nithya is willing to push boundaries and stand with our communities to make sure government works for everyone, especially those who have too often been left out of the conversation.”

Hans johnson

*President, East Area Progressive Democrats

“Proud to endorse Nithya Raman for LA Mayor. This hardworking, big-hearted, battle-tested Councilmember & public school parent has a broad coalition & superior plan to solve the biggest problems that bedevil our City of Angels: unhoused residents; unsafe streets & sidewalks due to broken street lights, many with their wires stolen (go solar!) & unaffordable costs of living, including housing, energy, utilities, & transit. Nithya Raman voices nonstop, genuine devotion to the can-do, altruistic, love-thy-neighbor lifeblood of L.A. Her personal involvement in humane lifelines of safety & sustenance for homeless people has served thousands, activated hundreds of volunteers, & built bridges of trust citywide. Hope & optimism rooted in teamwork & leadership by example like hers, are force multipliers. That's exactly what Angelenos say we want now to overcome the rudderlessness afflicting our city. She is ready to serve us ALL as Mayor. Let's GO, LA!”

Bernard C. Parks

*Former Los Angeles City Councilmember (8th District) & Chief of Police, Los Angeles Police Department

“I’m proud to endorse Nithya Raman to be the next Mayor of Los Angeles. I admire her courage, independence, and fiscal responsibility, as she is the only councilmember to vote against the city’s most expensive contract and project to balance our budget. I trust Nithya as LA Mayor to protect our tax dollars so that our city can finally restore basic services, increase public safety, and re-evaluate how our officers are deployed. Nithya is the candidate who is ready to accept the challenge of improving our quality of life. I urge all Angelenos to vote for Nithya on June 2nd.”

suju vijayan

*Co-leader, East Valley Indivisibles

“My Indivisible group endorsed Nithya for City Council in 2020 and 2024. Over the years, she has joined us for backyard chats, Zoom meetings, rallies, and more, making herself accessible to our group in myriad ways. She is also my councilmember, and thanks to her work in the district, we have seen homelessness - in my opinion, the number one challenge facing Los Angeles - drop sharply. Nithya is a pragmatic progressive who cares deeply about our city and wants to make it work better for more people. I am proud to support her bid to become our mayor.”

Magybet Mendez

*Chief Executive Officer, Immigo

“I’m proud to endorse Nithya Raman because she understands immigrant families not just as a policymaker, but through lived experience. I immigrated to the San Fernando Valley with my family when I was three years old, and for several years, my parents and I were undocumented. I know the fear, uncertainty, and barriers that immigrant families face when trying to access basic city services. My family also experienced immigration fraud, which showed me how vulnerable our communities can be when they do not have strong protections and trusted support.”

DAVID KIM

*Board Member, Korean American Democratic Committee

“Nithya Raman brings thoughtfulness, compassion, and a deep commitment to public service to Los Angeles politics. Even in difficult political environments as an elected official, she has continued pushing conversations around housing, affordability, accountability, and making city government more responsive to everyday Angelenos. I believe she has the elected experience, vision, and integrity to help move Los Angeles forward at a time when our city needs serious and people-centered leadership.”