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Los Angeles residents and labor unions react to Mayor Bass’ proposed budget
Residents and union leaders raise concerns about layoffs, spending priorities, and the need for more transparency.
Five things to look out for in L.A. Mayor Karen Bass’ budget
Bass will release her spending plan for 2025-26 on Monday, one that's expected to recommend major cuts to the city's ...
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What to know about Mayor Bass' proposed Los Angeles budget
Mayor Karen Bass unveiled a spending plan for the city of Los Angeles. Here's what to know about budget increases, decreases ...
Mayor Karen Bass' proposed city budget includes over 1,600 layoffs
Since budget planning began, layoffs have been called "inevitable" with 3,500 positions on the chopping block. The final ...
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In LA State of the City speech, Mayor Bass says layoffs will be part of budget plan
The mayor discussed the city’s rebuilding efforts in Pacific Palisades, a projected budget deficit, crime and economic ...
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LA Mayor Karen Bass discusses budget, layoffs in State of the City address
LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass delivered her State of the City address, focusing on Los Angeles' recovery from ...
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Los Angeles mayor proposes slashing over 1,600 city jobs to close budget hole
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Monday proposed laying off more than 1,600 government workers in an attempt to close a nearly ...
Karen Bass’ “State of the City” speech: A declaration of war on Los Angeles’ working class
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass delivered her 2025 State of the City address this week, unveiling a proposed budget that slashes ...
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LA Mayor Karen Bass’ budget calls for 80% drop in financing of new affordable housing
On top of layoffs and budget cuts, the mayor’s budget proposal includes a pessimistic outlook for the city’s housing market ...
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Karen Bass unveils her ‘very difficult budget’ for LA
LOS ANGELES — Call it the Karen Bass special: a shot of optimism, followed by a bitter budget chaser. That was the incongruous combination the Los Angeles mayor debuted on Monday, when she ...
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Mayor Bass' proposed budget includes 1,600 layoffs amid deficit
Bass' proposed budget is $13.95 billion. The proposal also includes eliminating 1,074 vacant positions in addition to the ...
LA mayor: $800M deficit, layoffs coming, seeking bailout
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said Monday the city faces an $800 million deficit, plans plans to lay off 1,647 staff, is ...