Final Opportunity for Public Comment on L.A. City Budget

Residents can offer their public comment about the 2025-26 Proposed Budget, in person, at the Wednesday meeting of the L.A. City Council meeting in downtown Los Angeles.

Residents can offer written comments online at Public Comment Form, with reference to the Council File  No. 25-0600.

The original budget proposed by Mayor Karen Bass during her state of the union on 4/21/25 had

• 1,647 layoffs
• 1,053 open positions cancelled

Then on 5/21/25 a press released suggested it was detailing the 4/21/25 budget as detailed as a part of the State of the City Address. Mayor Bass Releases Balanced Budget Proposal FY 2025-2026 | Mayor Karen Bass 

"Mayor Bass discussed the budget during her State of the City address earlier today. Click here for more information. View the budget proposal here.....Mayor Bass’ budget includes a strategic plan to close a nearly $1 billion gap and the following investments:"

• No sworn officers or firefighters will be impacted – following direct efforts to retain officers to LAPD, about 20%, or 120, more officers are staying on the force this year compared with last year.
• LAFD budget increased with 227 new positions, funding for more paramedics, more fast response vehicles and other resources and support.
• Protection for homeless funding so people don’t wind up back on the streets – homelessness is down for the first time in years in LA.
• Continued funding for nearly 700 9-1-1 emergency dispatchers to lower wait times.
• All positions preserved for the Emergency Management Department with a priority to expand with future funding.
• Using Special Fund sources and MOUs with City’s proprietary departments to retain trained public works crews.
• Library, Recreation and Park facility hours will remain unchanged.
• Support for capital infrastructure projects are included, such as:
  • Staff for the planning, coordination of LA Convention Center
  • Funding for Sepulveda Basin improvements
  • Recreation facilities in San Fernando Valley & South LA

The five-members of the Budget & Finance Committee submitted recommendations based on the Mayors 4/21/25 (5/21/25?) 72 page proposed budget.  2025-2026 Proposed Budget - Budget & Finance Committe Changes, as proposed by the CLA SKM_C750i25051611050 

• "The Proposed Budget is the most difficult budget presented to Council in recent memory."
• During the discussion of the Proposed Budget, the members of the Budget and Finance Committee indicated that their priorities for this upcoming year were to protect City jobs and City services."
• B&F Presentation_FY25-26 Proposed Budget
• Annual Budget Related Documents 
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