COVID-19 has hit LA’s economy hard. Non-essential businesses are closed, and some may not survive after this pandemic. LA Mayor Eric Garcetti proposed a $10.6 billion city budget today. It includes a month-long furlough and hiring freeze. The budget still needs approval from the LA City Council.
What’s in Mayor Garcetti’s budget plan?
Grand Central Market in downtown LA is largely empty as stay-at-home orders continue. Restaurants and many other businesses here are hurting economically. Photo credit: Ted Soqui.
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