L.A.'s post-disaster recovery is reportedly on track to be the fastest in state history. However, details about funding and contracts for consulting firms assisting in rebuilding remain unclear. The lack of transparency in funding sources raises concerns among residents in a city facing a housing shortage, especially after over 6,800 structures were destroyed. The City Council plans to review contracts with AECOM and Hagerty Consulting for transparency and accountability. Council member Monica Rodriguez emphasized the need for detailed information before the motion can be scheduled for a full council discussion.
The longer the charred landscape from over 6,800 destroyed structures sits, the more glaring the lack of transparency is in a city dogged by a housing shortage.
A motion passed by the City Council's Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery highlighted the importance of Bass' office and the Emergency Management Department overseeing contract work.
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