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Karen Bass: “We cannot save money based on the back of our public safety.”

Featuring: Karen Bass, Democratic | Mayor of Los Angeles | California

As she runs for re-election, LA Mayor Karen Bass says 'I want to be able to finish this job'

Published May 15, 2026 | Video Starts at 06:07

But I don't think that that's going to happen this time in the budget. I think the council realizes that We cannot save money based on the back of our public safety. We cannot compromise public safety. Why do you think someone like reality TV star Spencer Pratt is doing well in this race? Oh, I think he's tapping into the anger and frustration that people have. (06:07–06:13)

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Asserts that public safety should not be compromised to save money.

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