Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) is ready for a new challenge, officially kicking off her campaign for Los Angeles mayor on Monday.
Bass, 67, now represents California's 37th Congressional District, which encompasses parts of Los Angeles, and previously served as speaker of the California state Assembly. She is the co-founder of the nonprofit Community Coalition, which focuses on social and economic issues in South L.A.
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