Budget cuts proposed by Mayor Karen Bass could lead to the closure of Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Managed by the city's Department of Cultural Affairs, the house currently operates with minimal staff, and the proposed cuts threaten to eliminate crucial positions. This reduction in staffing could force the suspension of public tours and harm preservation efforts. The Cultural Affairs Department faces significant layoffs and position eliminations amidst a nearly $1 billion budget shortfall, impacting various cultural services across the city.
"A single full-time staffer would not be able to manage both the tour program and preservation, necessitating the suspension of public tours until additional full-time staff could be restored," said Juan Garcia, a spokesperson for the department.
The Cultural Affairs Department would face 14 layoffs and the elimination of 10 vacant positions, out of 91 total positions.
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