AJC Congratulates Mayor-elect Raman and Seeks Constructive Dialogue

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AJC Congratulates Mayor-elect Raman and Seeks Constructive Dialogue

American Jewish Committee (AJC) congratulates Councilmember Nithya Raman on her election as the next Mayor of Los Angeles. We also thank Mayor Karen Bass for her leadership and service.  

At a time of rising antisemitism and caustic rhetoric directed at our community, Jewish Angelenos have legitimate concerns about safety, belonging, and representation in public discourse. Some of Mayor-elect Raman’s past comments heightened those apprehensions. We hope her administration will set a different tone and address these legitimate reservations.  

“This is a pivotal moment for the Jewish community of Los Angeles and all Angelenos,” said Kimberley Plotnik, Regional Director of AJC Los Angeles. “We look forward to engaging in open and constructive dialogue with the new mayor, ensuring that perspectives and priorities of the Jewish community are understood and considered. AJC is ready to work together to confront antisemitism and other forms of hate to strengthen the fabric of our diverse city and advance a Los Angeles where all communities can thrive.”  

American Jewish Committee (AJC) is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, creating trusted partnerships with leaders around the world to ensure Jews and Israel are safe and thriving. Through 40 offices and dozens of partnerships with Jewish communities worldwide, AJC engages leaders in more than 110 countries, empowering those in government, education, partner communities, and the private sector to counter antisemitism and act as allies. For more, please visit www.ajc.org. 

  AJC is a 501(c)(3) organization and is strictly non-partisan. AJC does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office.

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