The **Mayor of Los Angeles** serves as the chief executive of the city government, heading the executive branch and overseeing the administration of the second-largest city in the United States[1][2]. The Mayor’s primary responsibilities include managing city departments, enforcing city laws (ordinances), proposing the annual budget, and appointing key officials such as department general managers, commissioners, and police and fire chiefs[1][2][4]. The Mayor’s appointments and legislative proposals require approval by the City Council, which can override mayoral vetoes with a two-thirds vote[1][3]. Historically, the Mayor’s office has evolved to include various specialized teams and offices, such as the Los Angeles Housing Team, Business Team, International Trade Office, and the Office of Immigrant Affairs, reflecting the city’s diverse and complex socio-economic landscape[1]. The office is supported by a chief of staff and several deputies, adapting to each new administration’s priorities[1]. The Mayor resides at the official Getty House mansion and works from Los Angeles City Hall[1]. The Mayor’s influence extends beyond municipal governance, impacting regional and national conversations, particularly on social and economic issues. For example, under former Mayor Eric Garcetti, the city launched one of the nation’s largest universal basic income pilot programs, allocating $24 million to provide monthly stipends to low-income families[4]. The Mayor also has emergency powers, including declaring local emergencies and directing emergency response operations[4][9]. Elected every four years with a maximum of two terms, the Mayor represents all residents within the city limits and leads a government operation comparable in scale to a $12.6 billion enterprise employing tens of thousands[1][5]. The current mayor, Karen Bass, is the 43rd person to hold the office and continues to address the city's challenges through policy and administrative leadership[2]. Overall, the Mayor of Los Angeles plays a pivotal role in shaping the city's policies, economic development, public safety, an