Holly Mitchell Bests 3 Challengers in District 2 LACo Supervisors Race

LOS ANGELES, CA — Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell was gearing up for her second term representing the board's District 2 Wednesday after easily defeating a trio of challengers.

Mitchell, who was elected in 2020, was challenged in Tuesday's election by Clint Carlton, founder and CEO of Safe Squad Inc., an online safety platform for children and seniors; Daphne Bradford, an education consultant and community organizer; and Katrina Williams, CEO of Changing the Faces of Homelessness, a nonprofit organization.

Mitchell easily fended off the challenges, dominating the voting and handily surpassing the 50% margin needed to avoid a November runoff.

The sprawling area of the 2nd District includes more than 40 communities, including Culver City, Marina del Rey and South Bay cities, as well Inglewood, Compton, Carson and much of South Los Angeles.

Mitchell, 59, who previously served in the state Legislature as a representative for the 54th Assembly District and the 30th Senate District, ran on a platform of tackling homelessness, dealing with the housing crisis and ensuring a safe and accessible transit experience for riders.

"From the first time I decided to run for office, I have been driven by a commitment to use public policy and service to make a positive impact that can be seen and felt," Mitchell said on her campaign's website.

Mitchell's campaign touted her accomplishments during her first term, including passage of a landmark guaranteed universal income program, making L.A. County the first in the nation to phase out urban oil drilling, and expanding the county's access to beds to strengthen the response to the mental health crisis.

Mitchell said she aims to spearhead several initiatives if reelected, including addressing homelessness and RV encampments, constructing housing to alleviate the 500,000-unit housing deficit and eradicating street racing takeovers.

The supervisorial seats are nonpartisan. It's been 44 years since a sitting county supervisor has lost a reelection bid.

The L.A. County supervisors rank among the most influential local government officials nationwide. The five board members govern a county with approximately 10 million residents. Supervisors are elected to serve four-year terms and can remain in office for up to 12 consecutive years.

City News Service