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Nithya Raman Opposes Anti-Camping Zone, Advocates Outreach Strategy

4/15/2026

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Nithya Raman, Los Angeles mayoral candidate, voted against a proposed anti-camping zone in Venice.
The motion would restrict camping in safety areas, drawing opposition from Raman and three other council members.
Raman argues such laws shift encampments rather than solve homelessness.
She supports a citywide outreach and interim-housing strategy, though her stance draws criticism over child safety near schools.

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Nithya Raman, Los Angeles mayoral candidate, voted against a proposed anti-camping zone in Venice.
The motion would restrict camping in safety areas, drawing opposition from Raman and three other council members.
Raman argues such laws shift encampments rather than solve homelessness.
She supports a citywide outreach and interim-housing strategy, though her stance draws criticism over child safety near schools.