L.A. asked Congress for millions to address homelessness. But getting the cash isn’t certain

Like Sherman and others, Rep. Sydney Kamlager (D-Los Angeles) appreciated the nudge she got from Bass — whom she replaced in Congress and called after they both took office to talk about earmarks and homelessness.

The mayor asked Kamlager to put in a request for about $1.8 million that would be used on renovations of a building in her district that houses formerly homeless people. She put in another request for $2.6 million to help a synagogue in her district build 55 units of subsidized apartments for seniors.

“She called and said, ‘I need your help,’ ” Kamlager said.