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LA City Council OKs wage hike for tourism workers despite industry pushback
The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday voted to approve a sweeping proposal that it has considered for at least two years ...
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To stave off layoffs, L.A. council members seek to cut police officer hiring
“The reality is there is not a way to restore every position proposed for layoff. There just isn’t,” she said. “Our job today ...
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Voters shape the LA city budget, too — here's how
What voters did: In the 2024 general election, L.A. voters opted to increase the amount spent on the police and fire pension ...
$225 million needed to avoid layoffs, says LA city controller
That is the number that we’re trying to (get) close to, so that way there are no layoffs,” said Controller Kenneth Mejia. “It ...
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Some LA council members warn of ripple effects from proposed LAPD civilian employee layoffs
Federal trade and immigration policies have caused trouble for LA ... measures to create revenue streams for specific needs, such as maintenance and construction of fire stations. The City Council ...
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$225 million needed to avoid layoffs, says LA city controller
Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia reiterated his warning Friday that the city needs $225 million to avoid layoffs ... LA Councilman Nate Holden dies at 95 Los Angeles City Council approves ...
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The mayor’s budget proposal could change LA. Here’s where the cuts would hit the hardest
The 1,647 layoffs and major cuts in L.A. Mayor Karen Bass' budget proposal would hit some city departments harder than others ...
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LA City budget hearing drew protests over proposed 1,647 layoffs, service cuts
The meeting marked the second day of public comment following the mayor’s release of her proposed budget last Monday, which calls for 1,647 layoffs ... over capacity. LA City Council OKs wage ...