Karen Bass skips out on multiple LAHSA meetings despite homelessness being central to reelection campaign

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) has made homelessness one of the defining issues of her administration and a central focus of her reelection campaign. But it’s her abysmal attendance record on the commission overseeing the region’s homelessness response that is raising questions. Bass appointed herself to the Los Ange

August 25, 2026 12:38 PM ET For every qualifying local donation to Karen Bass’ reelection campaign, Los Angeles adds six times the amount in public matching funds — taxpayer dollars, regardless of whether residents support her. Now, California Democrats want to take the scheme statewide. That should concern every Calif