A record number of US democratic socialists will become mayors. They’re out to prove their vision for affordability
Summary
A record number of Democratic Socialists of America members won mayoral races, including in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Providence and Ann Arbor. The incoming mayors have campaigned on affordability and local services, while the article says their administrations will test whether their policies can improve daily life for residents.Key Facts
- Nithya Raman was elected mayor of Los Angeles, and Janeese Lewis George was elected mayor of Washington, D.C.
- David Morales was elected mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, and Yousef Rabhi was elected mayor of Ann Arbor, Michigan.
- The mayors are members of the Democratic Socialists of America, or DSA.
- The article says the number of DSA members in Congress will rise to eight in January, four times the previous number.
- More than 100 DSA-endorsed candidates are set to hold local, state or national office, according to the article.
- Raman campaigned on increasing housing and improving public transit.
- Lewis George campaigned on universal childcare, public housing and stronger tenant protections.
- Morales proposed affordable housing and greater corporate contributions to public education and city services; Rabhi pledged to oppose data centers and keep utilities affordable.
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