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City of LA facing $1 billion budget shortfall, layoffs anticipated
Los Angeles faces a projected $1 billion budget shortfall for fiscal year 2025-26, according to City Administrative Officer Matt Szabo, requiring tough financial decisions and potential layoffs.
Szabo highlighted a $61 million starting gap impacted by $315 million in lower tax revenue and rising costs, including $100 million in liability payouts and $275 million to restore the reserve fund.
Mayor Karen Bass emphasized the need for fundamental change in the way the city operates in her preview of the upcoming budget proposal.