Los Angeles is grappling with a budget crisis, with a shortfall near $1 billion, impacting essential city services. Mayor Karen Bass is set to unveil her budget proposal for 2025-26, which includes potential layoffs. Initial estimates considered up to 3,500 positions for cuts, but this was reduced to below 2,000. Despite proposing layoffs, Bass is exploring state financial aid to mitigate workforce reductions. The City Council has until the end of May to approve the budget, which remains under close scrutiny due to its implications for city workers and services.
"I'm going to have to propose layoffs... But I don't think it's going to happen, OK? I don't. I don't. But I have to propose that."
City Administrative Officer Matt Szabo warned that layoffs would be 'nearly inevitable'... with over 3,500 positions initially considered for cuts.
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