The $30 million toe in the water

Raman, a pediatric oncologist turned politician, is making a bid for LA mayor, but her campaign is facing criticism for its handling of homelessness and ICE.

According to sources, Raman's campaign has allocated $30 million to address homelessness , but critics argue that this is a drop in the bucket compared to the city's $10 billion budget.

Raman's opponents, including incumbent Mayor Bass,have accused her of going soft on homeless people and ignoring the needs of Hollywood residents.

An echo of Sydney's 2024 institutional buy-up

Raman's campaign has been compared to the 2024 institutional buy-up in Sydney, where a group of investors purchased a large portfolio of properties , leading to concerns about gentrification and displacement of low-income residents.

Similar concerns are being raised about Raman's plan to address homelessness, with critics arguing that it will lead to the displacement of existing residents and the gentrification of neighborhoods.

Raman's campaign has denied these allegations, stating that their plan is designed to provide affordable housing options for low-income residents.

Who is the unnamed buyer?

Despite her campaign's denials, critics continue to raise questions about Raman's ties to wealthy donors and her potential conflicts of interest.

According to sources, Raman has received significant funding from a number of wealthy donors, including a prominent real estate developer who has been accused of engaging in predatory practices.

Raman's campaign has refused to disclose the identities of these donors, leading to further speculation about her motivations and potential conflicts of interest.

Tehran's two-track response

Raman's campaign has been criticized for its handling of ICE, with some arguing that she is not doing enough to address the issue.

According to sources,Raman's campaign has taken a two-track approach to addressing ICE, with some supporters advocating for a more aggressive approaach and others pushing for a more nuanced approach that takes into account the complexities of the issue.

Raman's opponents have criticized her for not taking a clear stance on ICE, arguing that her campaign's approach is too ambiguous and unclear.