Beutner quits L.A. mayor race after daughter's death, puts family first
TL;DR
Former L.A. schools chief Austin Beutner withdraws from the June mayoral race after his daughter Emily Beutner’s death (cause undetermined), saying family must come first. With the filing deadline looming, the field remains in flux as Lindsey Horvath weighs a bid and Rick Caruso considers running; Beutner had previously criticized Mayor Bass over the Palisades fire and related fees.
- Austin Beutner drops out of L.A. mayor’s race, citing daughter’s death latimes.com
- Austin Beutner drops out of Los Angeles mayor race ABC7 Los Angeles
- L.A. mayoral candidate Austin Beutner exits race after daughter’s death KTLA
- Los Angeles Civic Leader Austin Beutner Drops Out of Mayor’s Race The New York Times
- Former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner announces end to run for LA mayor NBC4 Los Angeles
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