L.A. mayoral candidates Rep. Karen Bass and developer Rick Caruso both landed attacks in a feisty debate, with the two contrasting on addressing the city's biggest issues, including crime and homelessness.
"Rick Caruso is running a desperate campaign with a Republican strategy to consistently attack me, because he's not doing well in the polls," Bass said in response. "He spent over $60 million trying to convince voters that I am somebody I'm not."
Bass, after listing control of the county's health department, declaring a national state of emergency and removing federal regulations around housing as off-limits to the mayor, accused Caruso of misleading voters by describing himself as a builder amid the city's homelessness crisis because he hasn't built affordable housing.
Caruso, who has made more than $4 billion off local real estate, was asked why he only began prioritizing affordable housing after announcing his candidacy for mayor. Caruso's plan prioritizes building new shelter beds, while Bass sought more permanent supportive housing. Caruso called to bring back community policing, for more visibility of officers and for prosecutors to be tougher on crime.
"Not all communities want to see an increase in police presence," Bass said. "That is not a solution in a lot of communities. A lot of communities want to see a serious investment in crime prevention and intervention strategies."
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