Greater LA
What’s in Mayor Garcetti’s budget plan?
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.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 25m ListenCOVID-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 budgettoday. It includes a month-long furlough and hiring freeze. The budget still needs approval from the LA City Council.
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