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| Los Angeles Mayor | |
|---|---|
| Post | Mayor of Los Angeles |
| Insignia | Seal of Los Angeles, California.svg |
| Incumbent | Karen Bass |
| Incumbent since | December 12, 2022 |
| Style | The Honorable |
| Residence | Mayor's residence (official) |
| Seat | Los Angeles City Hall |
| Appointer | Elected by the citizens of Los Angeles |
| Term length | Four years, renewable once |
| Formation | 1850 |
| Inaugural | Alphonzo E. Bell Sr. |
Los Angeles Mayor is the chief executive of the City of Los Angeles, a municipal office responsible for municipal administration, public policy, and civic leadership in one of the largest cities in the United States. The mayor presides over executive functions that interact with the Los Angeles City Council, the Los Angeles Police Department, and numerous regional institutions such as the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, the Port of Los Angeles, and the Los Angeles Unified School District. Holders of the office have ranged from local businessmen to national political figures, interacting frequently with state authorities in Sacramento, federal agencies in Washington, D.C., and cultural institutions like the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
The office operates from Los Angeles City Hall and interfaces with agencies including the Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Fire Department, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, LAPD oversight bodies, and municipal departments administering zoning near locations such as Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles. The mayor's duties include proposing annual budgets to the Los Angeles City Council, appointing leaders to boards like the Los Angeles Board of Public Works and the Los Angeles Housing Department, and representing the city in regional compacts with entities such as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Los Angeles County) and agencies working with the Port of Los Angeles and Los Angeles International Airport. Mayors also coordinate emergency responses with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the California Governor's Office, and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health during crises affecting neighborhoods from South Los Angeles to San Fernando Valley.
Elections for the mayoral office occur in municipal cycles, using nonpartisan ballots in citywide contests often featuring runoff elections held at venues across precincts near Staples Center and Echo Park. Candidates frequently emerge from backgrounds that include service on the Los Angeles City Council, leadership at institutions like the University of Southern California or University of California, Los Angeles, or previous statewide offices such as the California State Assembly or the United States House of Representatives. Campaigns attract endorsements from figures and organizations such as the California Democratic Party, labor unions including the Service Employees International Union, and business coalitions like the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. Term limits restrict service to two consecutive four-year terms, reflecting reforms advocated by civic groups after tenures including that of Tom Bradley and presidents of municipal associations.
The mayor exercises veto authority over ordinances enacted by the Los Angeles City Council and nominates commissioners to boards such as the Los Angeles Planning Commission and the Los Angeles Police Commission. The role includes stewardship over public works projects—collaborating with entities like the California Department of Transportation on projects near Interstate 5 and U.S. Route 101—and oversight of public safety coordination with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and federal law enforcement partners like the FBI Los Angeles Field Office. Mayoral responsibilities also encompass urban planning in districts such as Harbor City and Venice, Los Angeles, affordable housing initiatives working with the California Department of Housing and Community Development, and cultural partnerships involving the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles.
The office traces to municipal founders and 19th‑century leaders connected to early California politics and commerce, with succession including figures who later engaged with state and national institutions such as the California State Senate, the United States Senate, and federal agencies. Prominent past officeholders have included mayors noted for urban renewal, transit initiatives linked to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and civil rights-era leadership that influenced regional policy debates involving organizations like the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and civic groups in Bunker Hill and Watts. The chronological roster of mayors reflects shifts in demographics across neighborhoods from Chinatown, Los Angeles to Koreatown, Los Angeles and the arrival of immigrant communities represented by consulates housed near Wilshire Boulevard.
Administrations have varied in priorities: initiatives promoting public transit investment partnered with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Los Angeles County), housing policy reforms engaging the Los Angeles Housing Department, and public safety programs coordinated with the Los Angeles Police Commission and community organizations like the ACLU of Southern California. Some mayoral tenures are remembered for landmark projects involving downtown redevelopment near Los Angeles Union Station, environmental campaigns concerning the Los Angeles River, and large-scale events hosted at venues such as Dodger Stadium and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum with coordination from the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission.
Mayors often shape regional policy through collaborations with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, the California Governor's Office, and federal representatives from districts in the United States Congress. Civic engagement during mayoral campaigns has involved coalitions of labor groups like the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, advocacy organizations such as LAANE (Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy), and neighborhood councils established under city charters. The office has been a platform for national recognition, attracting interactions with presidential administrations, delegations from the United Nations on urban issues, and nonprofit partners including the Skid Row Housing Trust.
Compensation for the mayoral office has been set by city ordinances and periodically adjusted; salaries are comparable to chief executives in other major U.S. cities such as New York City and Chicago. Succession is defined in municipal charters with the Los Angeles City Council and the city controller involved in interim arrangements; continuity planning includes coordination with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk and legal counsel from the City Attorney of Los Angeles to ensure transitions akin to succession practices in other large municipal governments.
Category:Government of Los Angeles