What's Next, Los Angeles? with Mike Bonin
Los Angeles is at a turning point. We are living in a defining moment. What happens next is up to us. Over the past few years, problems and challenges have shaken this city -- and tremendous opportunities for change have presented themselves. How do we rise to this moment and emerge a better place to live? What will it take to create a more just and a more equitable community? Working together, how are we going to create a stronger, forward-thinking Los Angeles? Mike Bonin, writer, teacher, progressive activist and former City Councilmember, looks at the issues and problems facing Los Angeles, examines ideas, and talks with the people who will lead us to a brighter future.
Produced in partnership with LA Forward.
What's Next, Los Angeles? with Mike Bonin
Sam Kbushyan for City Council: Candidate Spotlight
For fourteen years, Paul Krekorian has represented the 2nd council district on the Los Angeles City Council. He has been a powerful leader, chairing the Budget & Finance Committee for several years, and serving as City Council President since October 2022. But in less than year, he will be termed out of office, and it is time for voters to choose a new representative for the neighborhoods of North Hollywood, Studio City, Sun Valley, Toluca Lake, Valley GLeb, Valley VIllage and Van Nuys. There is large field of candidates running for the seat, including today’s guest, Sam Kbushyan.
Kbushyan is an immigrant to Los Angeles, and describes himself as a social and economic justice advocate. He operates Sam Kbushyan Group (SKG), which consults with small businesses and non-profits. He serves on the L.A. Community Alliance and Immigrants Charitable Foundation. In 2023, Sam was appointed to serve on Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s advisory transition team. You can learn more about him here: https://samforcd2.com/