# Nithya Raman
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nithya raman is an American urban planner and activist. Raman co-founded a homelessness nonprofit in Los Angeles, and was the executive director of Time's Up Entertainment.She ran against incumbent David Ryu for Los Angeles City Council in the 4th District in 2020.
== Education and career ==
nithya raman received her undergraduate education at Harvard University, before continuing on to graduate school at MIT. She holds a master's degree in urban planning from the latter.After living in the United States for many years, Raman returned to her home country of India and founded the research firm Transparent Chennai.
Steve Hilton Reflects On His Loss
In a shocking turn of events, the city of Los Angeles has a new mayor, Nithya Raman, who identifies as a democratic socialist. But what does this mean for the city, and how will she navigate the complex web of politics and power in LA? This episode delves into the world of local politics, exploring…
Steve Hilton Reflects On His Loss
In a shocking turn of events, the city of Los Angeles has a new mayor, Nithya Raman, who identifies as a democratic socialist. But what does this mean for the city, and how will she navigate the complex web of politics and power in LA? This episode delves into the world of local politics, exploring…
Nithya Raman Takes Over LA. Now What?
Hour 1 (11.10) Nithya Raman made her first City Hall appearance after defeating Karen Bass, while a deadly crash in North Hollywood and a massive warehouse fire added to a chaotic day across Los Angeles.
6:05 — Mayor-elect Nithya Raman attended her first City Council meeting since winning the Los…
Karen Bass Breaks Silence After Defeat
Hour 4 (11.10) As Los Angeles prepares for a major political change, Mayor-elect Nithya Raman makes her first City Hall appearance since victory while In-N-Out swats down rumors it's abandoning California.
9:05 — Karen Bass publicly addressed her election defeat for the first time, while mayor-el…
The NRI Daily — Wednesday, November 11, 2026
TITLE: The NRI Daily — Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Indian Americans made history in the 2026 midterm elections, with six representatives elected to Congress including newcomers Pia Dandiya in Florida and Dr. Amish Shah in Arizona, while Nithya Raman became the first Indian American mayor of Los A…
Raman Returns, LAHSA Shuts Down & Palisades Trial Takes a Turn
Hour 1- Monks and Merrill are covering the LAHSA shut down of their computers over a potential security issue, the Palisades arson trial plot twist, and Nithya Ramans' return to City Hall for the first time after winning the mayoral race. Her colleagues were against her running for mayor but now th…
JP11112"Fiercely Opposed": LA Council Faces Mayor Raman After Betting Against Her6_12
The City of Los Angeles is getting a new mayor, and it's not just a change of pace, it's a change of tone. Nithya Raman, the 44th person to lead the city, is making waves with her campaign promises, including firing the police chief, Jim McDonald. But will she follow through on her word? And what d…
JP11112"Fiercely Opposed": LA Council Faces Mayor Raman After Betting Against Her6_12
The City of Los Angeles is getting a new mayor, and it's not just a change of pace, it's a change of tone. Nithya Raman, the 44th person to lead the city, is making waves with her campaign promises, including firing the police chief, Jim McDonald. But will she follow through on her word? And what d…
JP11112"Fiercely Opposed": LA Council Faces Mayor Raman After Betting Against Her6_12
The City of Los Angeles is getting a new mayor, and it's not just a change of pace, it's a change of tone. Nithya Raman, the 44th person to lead the city, is making waves with her campaign promises, including firing the police chief, Jim McDonald. But will she follow through on her word? And what d…
Eric Garcetti’s Advice for Mayor-elect Nithya Raman
A week after the election, Antonia Cereijido, Hayes Davenport and Julia Turner talk through what we learned from the election night numbers and what stories we here at L.A. Material will be tracking in this new chapter for the city. Then, Antonia and L.A. Material editorial director Julia Wick sit …
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