The Mayor Election in Los Angeles

May 16, 2026, 19:56
USPolitics

Introduction

Karen Bass is the Mayor of Los Angeles. Now, Spencer Pratt wants to be the Mayor too.

Main Body

Los Angeles has many problems. Many people do not have homes. In 2025, big fires burned many houses and killed people. The city is slow to fix the houses. Many people are angry. Spencer Pratt was on TV before. He says he can fix the city. He wants to give medical help to homeless people first. Famous people like Elon Musk support him. More people like him now. Pratt and the other leaders fight. One leader wanted to stop barbecues during fire warnings. Pratt says the leaders do not understand normal people. He also fights with a famous comedian on the internet.

Conclusion

The election is in November. Voters must choose between the old leader and the new person.

Learning

⚡️ The Power of "Wants to"

In this story, we see a pattern used to talk about future goals or desires.

The Pattern: Person + wants to + Action

Examples from the text:

  • Spencer Pratt wants to be the Mayor. → (His goal)
  • He wants to give medical help. → (His plan)

💡 Quick Rule for A2: When you talk about yourself, use want to. When you talk about another person (He/She), add an -s: wants to.

Compare:

  • I want to help.
  • He wants to help.

Vocabulary Connection:

  • Fix (make something good again) → "He wants to fix the city."
  • Choose (pick one thing) → "Voters must choose."

Vocabulary Learning

city (n.)
A large town where many people live.
Example:The city is busy during the morning rush.
homes (n.)
Places where people live.
Example:Many people need new homes after the fire.
fire (n.)
A blaze that burns wood or buildings.
Example:The fire destroyed several houses.
people (n.)
Human beings.
Example:People can help each other in emergencies.
slow (adj.)
Taking a long time.
Example:The city is slow to repair the damage.
fix (v.)
To repair or correct.
Example:We need to fix the broken windows.
angry (adj.)
Feeling upset or mad.
Example:Many people are angry about the delays.
medical (adj.)
Related to health care.
Example:Medical help is needed for the injured.
internet (n.)
A global computer network.
Example:He talked about the issue on the internet.
election (n.)
A voting event to choose leaders.
Example:The election will decide the new mayor.