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Which Way, L.A.?

Financial Desperation at LA City Hall

Former LA Councilwoman Wendy Gruel is now City Controller, the auditor and chief accountant, who studies economic forecasts and tells the Mayor and the Council what to expect. The answer for the next fiscal year is " not much ."

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Former LA Councilwoman Wendy Gruel is now City Controller, the auditor and chief accountant, who studies economic forecasts and tells the Mayor and the Council what to expect. The answer for the next fiscal year is "not much." Some city revenues will increase, but decreasing property tax will outweigh any gain, leaving a deficit of $484 million. We talk with Gruel and Council President Eric Garcetti.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Wendy Greuel

    former Los Angeles City Controller

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    Eric Garcetti

    Mayor of Los Angeles

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    Ron Kaye

    RonKayeLA.com

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