Mayor Karen Bass has launched her proposed $13.9 billion metropolis funds for the 2025–26 fiscal 12 months and Los Angeles residents are invited to supply their enter earlier than it’s finalized.
As a result of the town is dealing with a funds shortfall of greater than $800 million, Bass proposed narrowing the hole with a workforce discount of greater than 1,600 positions, consolidating metropolis departments and suspending capital initiatives. Bass mentioned no sworn officers or firefighters will likely be among the many layoffs.
Rising legal responsibility payouts costing the town $300 million, an extra $259 million in labor contracts and decrease tax income have led to the funds deficit, which is additional exacerbated by the prices of combating and restoration from the historic January wildfires within the Pacific Palisades.
This isn’t the ultimate funds. Metropolis Council members wish to hear from Angelenos earlier than they vote to approve a last funds in June.
Public hearings start on Monday, April 28, at 4 p.m. at L.A. Metropolis Corridor. For a schedule of hearings, go to https://clerk.lacity.gov/calendar. 📝 Can’t attend in individual? Submit written feedback on-line at LACouncilComment.com utilizing Council File #25-0600.
Finances Snapshot – FY 2025–26 Highlights:
This proposed funds is an total enhance of 8.2 % over the 2024-2025 Fiscal Yr funds.
📈 Funding Will increase:
Fireplace Dept (LAFD): +$103.7M, 227 new positions
Metropolis Council: +$2.1M
Mayor’s Workplace: +$599M
📉 Job Cuts: 1,647 whole
Prime departments impacted:
LAPD (civilian employees): 403
🔍 Need Extra Particulars? Discover a breakdown of the proposed funds on the Metropolis Controller’s website: 👉 bit.ly/labudget-fy2026
