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“I have been a lifelong community activist and frankly did not dream of being in public office.”

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Karen Bass is an accomplished American politician born on October 3, 1953. She served as a State Assemblymember for District 47 in California and was the Mayor of Los Angeles from 2013 to 2021. Bass has been committed to community services and promoting equality policies throughout her political career. more

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