Tech entrepreneur Adam Miller Wednesday unveiled what he plans to accomplish within the first 10 days if elected by voters to serve as mayor of Los Angeles.
During a news conference Wednesday morning, Miller outlined his “7×7 Policy Plan,” which focuses on what can be executed immediately without City Council approval, along with a targeted reform agenda to restore accountability and speed at City Hall.
“While our mayor and councilwoman argue this week about who is at fault for failing to lead, my message is very clear. I am the only leader in this race with executive experience and a record of results. I am ready to lead on Day One,” Miller said.
Miller alluded to Tuesday’s debate between incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilwoman Nithya Raman. They were the only two candidates invited to participate at an event hosted by the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association due to their dual roles representing the area at different levels of government.
Representatives for the association said they reached out to other mayoral candidates and presented them with an opportunity to speak with members.
A spokesman for Miller’s campaign had criticized the decision, saying the exclusion denied voters the opportunity to hear a broader range of perspectives on issues including housing, homelessness and public safety.
“There is no time to wait four more years for them to continue to fail. There is no time for a `First 100 Days Plan.’ Today, I will talk about by 7×7 Plan to fix LA, much of which I can tackle in the first 10 days because it does not require City Council approval,” Miller said.
The plans consists of the following seven goals:
— Reducing street homelessness by 60% and clearing 80% of encampments citywide through the creation of 100 tiny home villages, streamlining street-to-shelter programs, and establishing a Los Angeles Fire Department Emergency Response unit;
— Lowering the average rent by 10% by implementing artificial intelligence, establishing a dedicated Department of Water and Power/Building and Safety housing team, and suspending Measure ULA taxes on new buildings;
— Doubling Los Angeles Police Department patrols by hiring 1,400 new officers, expanding drone coverage, adding 200 probation and patrol officers, and automating booking to keep officers on the street;
— Streamlining permits to boost the creation of housing units;
— Rebuilding 1,500 miles of roads;
— Creating 100,000 new jobs; and
— Modernizing the city.
Aside from Miller, Bass and Raman, reality TV personality Spencer Pratt and housing advocate Rae Huang are also running for mayor. If no candidate wins a majority in the June 2 primary, the top two finishers will advance to a November runoff.