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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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    2 of 2
    Uncertainty in South Asia; Big Trouble at LA City Hall
    1. 0:00War and Diplomacy in Afghanistan and Pakistan
    2. 33:17Financial Desperation at LA City HallYou’re reading this
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