Key facts
- Nithya Raman previously opposed LA's bid for the 2028 Olympic Games.
- Raman has criticized the city's oversight of the Olympic planning nonprofit.
- Bass allies are concerned Raman's stance could jeopardize Olympic preparations.
Los Angeles mayoral candidates Karen Bass and Nithya Raman are clashing over the upcoming 2028 Olympic Games. Bass and her allies are using Raman's past opposition to the Games and her stance on the city's police chief as a key attack point, warning that a change in leadership could significantly hinder preparations for the mega-event. Raman, who initially opposed the Olympic bid in 2020 due to concerns about public input and the process, has more recently criticized the city's oversight of the private nonprofit involved in planning. While Raman has stated her desire for the Olympics to succeed, her record is being highlighted by Bass' allies as the race tightens.