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Nithya Raman's retaliation claim is ‘bottom of the barrel,' LA city council president says
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Conan Nolan and Karla Rendon , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 10, 2026
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Key takeaway Raman recently announced her removal as chair of a key committee.
Tensions are rising between Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and councilmember Nithya Raman. Raman recently announced her removal as chair of a key committee. The decision was reportedly made to prioritize residents' interests as Raman focuses on her campaign.
Marqueece Harris-Dawson, the city council president, has weighed in on the matter. He criticized Raman's suggestion that her removal was an act of retaliation. Further details on the situation are available from local news sources.
The removal and subsequent comments have added to the tension between Raman and Mayor Bass, who is facing a challenge from Raman in the mayoral election.
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Category: government Published: August 10, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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