Los Angeles Candidate Vows to Live in Trailer at Troubled Park Until Crime Improves

Los Angeles City Council candidate Raul Claros has made an unusual campaign promise. If elected, he says he will live in a trailer at MacArthur Park until public safety there improves. Claros announced the plan to highlight ongoing issues with crime and open-air drug use in the park. He stated he would not leave until the situation is addressed. The candidate's pledge focuses attention on a long-standing problem area in the city. MacArthur Park has been cited by police and residents for illegal activity. Claros is using this direct action to criticize current city leadership. His campaign argues that more must be done to ensure safety in public spaces.