Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles is confronted with a series of pressing challenges, including criticism over the city's response to the Palisades fire, a housing slowdown, and an exodus of film productions. With a looming budget shortfall nearing $1 billion, she is considering workforce cuts as part of her 2025-26 budget proposal. Despite these challenges, Bass attempts to maintain a positive outlook by citing decreases in homelessness and crime rates, while emphasizing the urgency of prioritizing essential city services amidst economic downturns.
"I knew our city services were broken. I knew we were not having the healthiest budgeting. But I didn't expect to have to consider thousands of possible layoffs."
"We must prioritize core services and ensure that the most vulnerable communities are supported during this challenging financial period."
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