▲ 11 r/westla+1 crossposts

The Lana Negrete-aligned slate for city council is already fracturing.

This article published today is primarily an expose on Doug Trussler, but buried halfway into the article is Ashley Oelsen saying she'll no longer campaign with Trussler and one of the pro-Negrete neighborhood orgs saying they're reconsidering their endorsement of him.

>Trussler's strategy, however, has split up the anti-establishment slate that included Negrete and Oelsen.
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> After YIMBY's endorsement, Oelsen, who has helped lead the fight against major projects and pro-development policies, announced Thursday that she was separating herself from Trussler.
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> "During this campaign," she wrote in an open letter, "many supporters have viewed Lana Negrete, Doug Trussler and me as a three-person slate, and there has been some coordination among the campaigns. People have invested time and energy in the effort, and for that, I am deeply grateful.
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> "As the campaign has progressed, however, it has become clear that Doug and I do not share the same goals, principles or approach to public service," Oelsen wrote. "My campaign will therefore move forward separately from his."
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> Northeast Neighbors, which backed Trussler early in the campaign, said it is reconsidering its endorsement, noting that some residents are pulling his lawn signs.

https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2026/September-2026/09_11_2026_Candidates_Strategy_Shakes_Up_Council_Race.html

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u/Downtown-Tea-3018 — 1 month ago
▲ 85 r/SouthLA+6 crossposts

Realistically, how big would Raman winning the mayor be for implementing Measure HLA?

One of the worst things about Bass is how she's slow-walked and even opposed bike and bus lane infrastructure. But if Raman wins mayor, how much of an impact will she have on finally implementing Measure HLA? If I recall correctly, city councilmembers have the most authority on implementing bike and bus lane infrastructure, but she can set the budget and control when resurfacing streets, which in turn requires Measure HLA implementation, correct?

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u/Downtown-Tea-3018 — 1 month ago
▲ 2.7k r/walkablecities+13 crossposts

How to kill a road safety project in Los Angeles for $485,000

We're calling on the Mayor to declare a state of emergency on traffic violence, and rallying this Saturday at 10am for a press conference to demand change and commemorate the victims of traffic violence at the corner of Forest Lawn Dr and Mt Sinai Dr. Hope to see you there!

This is now my third video discussing how Karen Bass and state legislators have acted in bad faith to block a safety project on a road where multiple people have died due to dangerous design.

So far Forest Lawn Cemetery has dished out $485,000 to keep the road adjacent to their property dangerous. They have succeeded; this project would have been completed by now but for their efforts and the complicity of local elected officials.

Ever wondered why LA’s streets are so dangerous? This is why. Coordinated efforts and backroom deals between lobbyists and politicians to block progress at the behest of extremely wealthy local power brokers.

Let’s rally for change this Saturday.

u/Downtown-Tea-3018 — 1 month ago
▲ 3.4k r/LA_Transit+3 crossposts

A driver was killed on Forest Lawn Drive, where Karen Bass personally intervened to block safety improvements

Sadly, the second video I've made on Forest Lawn Drive after Karen Bass personally intervened to block safety improvements that would have slowed down drivers and added bike lanes. Construction should have started by now, if not for Karen Bass' personal directive to block the project and redesign it to keep the roadway as wide as possible.

Narrower, calmer streets make roads safer for all users. LADOT engineers know this, and Karen Bass deliberately ignored their advice.

I highly encourage everybody to check out the project page on LADOT's website, where LADOT explains how this project is designed to make the road safer by narrowing Forest Lawn Drive and slowing traffic. It's a great plan that will make the road safer for ALL users.

u/Downtown-Tea-3018 — 2 months ago
▲ 501 r/SouthLA+1 crossposts

New crosswalks at the corner of 70th and Menlo in South LA!!

Painted by volunteers in collaboration with the local community to protest for safer streets and a more effective government. Had a blast doing it. We're hoping the city takes notice and listens to the needs of the neighborhood by adding more substantial physical infrastructure.

u/Downtown-Tea-3018 — 2 months ago
▲ 180 r/westla+2 crossposts

Call your Assembly Member and let them know you oppose Gov Newsom's cuts to transit, housing, and clean air programs!

Just went up to Sacramento with u/streetsforall to protest against cuts to critical infrastructure programs that fund transit.

Newsom appointees on the California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently decided to give refineries and big polluters a $2B subsidy by taking money that should be going to transit, housing, and infrastructure.

You can read more about these proposed cuts on our blog.

Here's a link that allows you to contact your local representative and take action.

u/Downtown-Tea-3018 — 2 months ago
▲ 45 r/circlejerkLA+1 crossposts

WeHo City Council Candidate Brags About Fundraising But Omits $25k came from himself as a loan.

Kyle Brazeal posted about having the highest percentage of local donations but the majority of said donations ($25,000 per Form 460) came from himself and not actual supporters.

u/Downtown-Tea-3018 — 2 months ago