“I look forward to getting that call if it’s true,” he added. The Washington Post reported Tuesday that Bass “has signaled she is open to running” for mayor in 2022, citing two people familiar with her thinking. Bass, 67, is a longtime ally of Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, who is contemplating his own mayoral bid and also represents part of South Los Angeles. Supporters of the two politicians said they could not envision a scenario where they would run against each other for the same citywide office. Bass, a six-term congresswoman, represents a district that takes in Culver City, South Los Angeles, Mid-City, and Palms.