A Los Angeles mayoral candidate has announced plans to dismiss the city’s police chief if elected, despite his widely recognized performance and the challenges he has faced since taking office. The pledge stands out as one of the more unconventional promises in a campaign already criticized for straying from practical policy discussions. The chief, who assumed leadership in late 2024 after years of turmoil in the department, has been praised for navigating difficult conditions. Critics argue the proposal reflects a broader disconnect between the campaign’s rhetoric and the realities of governing.
LAPD chief Jim McDonnell has done a good job by any reasonable measure, especially given the tough political circumstances. Yet Nithya Raman is vowing to fire him, if she’s elected. It’s one of the crazier pledges of a campaign that has already lost touch with reality. McDonnell took office in November 2024, after several years...
