"Failing to [approve the lease] would endanger hundreds of millions of federal dollars for Los Angeles and vital projects at all of our airports," Bass said..."Our airports are entry points to our city for the entire world, and we have to run them like it."
Padilla criticized the bidding process, saying it "lacked transparency and fairness." She repeatedly warned the lease would result in expanded jet traffic - without measures to address noise and environmental impacts.
The council's 11-2 vote followed a yearlong political fight that played out in courtrooms, at emotional hearings and behind closed doors in the council chamber.
Bass had argued that the vote was especially urgent as the city prepares to host the World Cup in 2026 and the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2028.
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