Nithya Raman Proposes LADWP Audit Amid Utility Bill Concerns
In the Los Angeles mayoral race, candidate Nithya Raman has proposed an audit of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) amidst growing concerns over high utility bills.
Los Angeles, CA, October 19, 2026 —
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman has proposed an audit of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, known as LADWP, amid growing concerns over high utility bills, according to the available summary of the proposal.
The summary does not specify what parts of the department’s operations or finances the proposed audit would examine. It also does not provide a timeline, estimated cost, or details about who would conduct the review. No findings or outcomes are reported.
The proposal comes against a backdrop described as growing concern over high utility bills. The information provided does not identify the households or groups raising those concerns, explain what has contributed to the bills, or give figures showing how costs have changed. It also does not describe any response from LADWP or other candidates in the mayoral race.
Further details about Raman’s proposal were not included in the summary. In particular, it is not clear whether the candidate has outlined the audit’s scope, how its results would be made public, or what actions might follow from any findings. Those details would be needed to assess how the proposed review would work.
For now, the reported proposal is limited to an audit of LADWP, made as concerns over high utility bills grow. The available information does not establish whether the audit would lead to changes in the department or affect customer bills.
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