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Councilmember Raman Under Fire for Controversial Funding Proposal

2/12/2026

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Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman faces scrutiny over ties to Democratic Socialists of America and a controversial funding proposal.
The scrutiny centers on a $6.6 million contract the council committee will vote on for Strategic Actions for a Just Economy (SAJE).
SAJE advocates abolishing the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and freezing rents.
Opponents say Raman's policies could destabilize public safety and cause more residents to leave the city.

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Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman faces scrutiny over ties to Democratic Socialists of America and a controversial funding proposal.
The scrutiny centers on a $6.6 million contract the council committee will vote on for Strategic Actions for a Just Economy (SAJE).
SAJE advocates abolishing the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and freezing rents.
Opponents say Raman's policies could destabilize public safety and cause more residents to leave the city.