Solving homelessness is at the top of billionaire Rick Caruso's list, who says he would declare a state of emergency on day one and ban encampments if elected L.A. mayor.
LOS ANGELES -- You may not know much about billionaire Rick Caruso, but you've likely been to or heard of his Southern California shopping center's like The Grove, Americana at Brand in Glendale and Palisades Village."I'm not trying to make the whole city look like The Grove. The city is so fantastic the way it is. Every community is diverse and different and that's what gives L.A. it's strength and it's beauty," Caruso told Eyewitness News.
"I raised my family here. Built my business here and it's sad. To see people scared in their communities, to see the homelessness be out of control, to see crime spiking the way it's spiking, when you love something, you don't give up on something. That's what I was taught as a kid. You lean in and you try to help."
The 63-year-old blames failed leadership for the problems facing the city. Caruso enters a crowded field, which includes L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer, City Councilmember Joe Buscaino and Congresswoman Karen Bass. "They've never managed anything. They've never been in leadership positions and been accountable for making tough decisions. Now's a different time in Los Angeles," Caruso said."We've got some tough decisions to make. We have to do things in a humane way for the homeless, but you've got to make good decisions that are in the best interests of the citizens. Not about getting re-elected.
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