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$225 million needed to avoid layoffs, says LA city controller
That is the number that we’re trying to (get) close to, so that way there are no layoffs,” said Controller Kenneth Mejia. “It ...
The city of Los Angeles excels at setting taxpayer money on fire
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass opposed the county’s move to withdraw from LAHSA. Apparently she was counting on some of that $1 ...
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Controller Mejia Reiterates $225M Needed to Avoid LA Layoffs
City Controller Kenneth Mejia Friday reiterated his warning that Los Angeles needs $225 million to avoid layoffs in Mayor ...
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$225M needed to avoid L.A. layoffs: City Controller
City Controller Kenneth Mejia Friday reiterated his warning that Los Angeles needs $225 million to avoid layoffs in Mayor ...
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Some LA council members warn of ripple effects from proposed LAPD civilian employee layoffs
Mayor Karen Bass unveiled a spending plan for the city of Los Angeles that includes more than 1,600 layoffs, budget cuts and increases, the consolidation of municipal departments and other efforts to ...
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FAA unveils financial incentives to address air traffic controller shortage
The FAA is rolling out financial incentives for air traffic controllers to boost recruitment and retention efforts amid a workforce shortage.
L.A. mayor says animal shelters won’t close. Rescue groups are still on edge
The rollout of Mayor Karen Bass' budget set off shock waves among animal rescue advocates, who feared it would lead to the ...
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The city of Los Angeles excels at setting taxpayer money on fire
The mystery has only deepened after audits ordered by the state, by Los Angeles County ... which she has refused to allow City Controller Kenneth Mejia to audit. The controller’s website ...
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L.A. mayor says animal shelters won’t close. Rescue groups are still on edge
The Sherman Oaks resident swung into action yet again last week after hearing that the Los Angeles ... the city’s animal rescue volunteers — and one of their champions, City Controller Kenneth ...
A Times investigation: LAFD union head made $540,000 in a year, with huge overtime payouts
Freddy Escobar made nearly $540,000 in 2022. He doubled his base salary with overtime payouts, earning a total of more than ...