Gina Viola

community organizer and business owner, mayoral candidate

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Los Angeles voters have identified homelessness as the top issue in the election for LA’s next mayor.

Memorial Day special: LA mayoral candidates debate homelessness solutions

Los Angeles voters have identified homelessness as the top issue in the election for LA’s next mayor.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Community organizer Gina Viola says if she becomes the next mayor of Los Angeles, she would abolish the LAPD and invest in communities to reduce crime.

Raise minimum wage to $39 for all Angelenos to thrive: Gina Viola

Community organizer Gina Viola says if she becomes the next mayor of Los Angeles, she would abolish the LAPD and invest in communities to reduce crime.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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