Los Angeles LGBT Center Congratulates Mayor-Elect Nithya Raman, L.A.’s First South Asian Woman Mayor

In response to the results of the mayoral elections, the Los Angeles LGBT Center CEO Joe Hollendoner issued the following statement:

“The Los Angeles LGBT Center congratulates Mayor-elect Nithya Raman, the first South Asian woman to lead our city. Mayor-elect Raman began her City Council career as our very own representative, championing funding for LGBTQ+ seniors and demonstrating a strong commitment to our community. We look forward to continuing our partnership to protect LGBTQ+ Angelenos, expand access to healthcare, address homelessness—particularly among LGBTQ+ youth and transgender, gender-expansive, and intersex (TGI) communities—and defend the safety and dignity of undocumented Angelenos.

As the federal government continues its relentless attacks on LGBTQ+ communities and immigrants, it is more important than ever that Los Angeles leaders stand firm and protect those most at risk. We believe Mayor-elect Raman is ready to meet this moment, and the Center stands ready to work alongside her to ensure our great city remains a place where everyone can live safely, with dignity, and call home.

We thank Mayor Bass for her continued support of the Los Angeles LGBT Center, particularly her commitment to funding our senior services programs. We hope to continue this partnership with the incoming mayor and for the City to sustain this important investment.”

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Since 1969, the Los Angeles LGBT Center has cared for, championed, and celebrated LGBTQ+ individuals and families in Los Angeles and beyond. Today the Center’s nearly 800 employees provide services for more LGBTQ+ people than any other organization in the world, offering programs, services, and global advocacy that span four broad categories: Health, Social Services and Housing, Culture and Education, Leadership and Advocacy. We are an unstoppable force in the fight against bigotry and the struggle to build a better world; a world in which LGBTQ+ people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society. Learn more at lalgbtcenter.org.