On behalf of the 160,000 skilled men and women of the LA/OC Building & Construction Trades Council, I want to thank Mayor Karen Bass for her service to the people of Los Angeles. Mayor Bass was a true partner to the Building Trades, and she was a friend and advocate to working people across Los Angeles. She championed the infrastructure projects needed to build a better future in this city, like the Convention Center expansion, and made sure our members are part of the work to get Los Angeles ready for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are grateful for her partnership and her leadership.
We also congratulate Mayor-elect Nithya Raman on her victory. We know she cares about this city and the working people who build it every day. The Building Trades will keep fighting for what has always guided us: real pathways into the middle class, family-sustaining benefits, strong prevailing wage standards, and the essential infrastructure that keeps California safe, connected, and moving forward. Los Angeles faces real challenges, from affordability to housing and beyond, and we are ready and willing to work with her to solve them.
We wish the Mayor-elect great success in office and in her work on behalf of all Angelenos.
