City Administrative Officer estimated that the planned salary agreements would add $316 million to the city budget next fiscal year, escalating to over $1 billion annually by 2028.
The contracts, encompassing over two dozen unions, may accumulate $3.5 billion in new costs over five years, extending to the 2026 mayoral election and 2028 Olympic Games.
Council President Krekorian acknowledged the challenges of balancing employee compensation with maintaining service levels and hinted at potential budget trade-offs.
Los Angeles Mayor Bass' team has emphasized that the pay raises are crucial for city agencies.
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