L.A. County taxpayers employ 117,086 people. 515 employees were added thru a supplemental budget in October, while decreases were made to the Fire Dept & Child Support Services.
A June 24th Press release "Chair Horvath's Priorities Reflected in the Final Changes to the 2024-2025 Recommended Budget for L.A. County" does not mention the Fire Department.
June 24, 2024 L.A. County BOS passed a $45.6 budget
October 8, 2024 passed supplemental changes adding $3.5 billion to the June budget
60% ($2.1 billion) was from unspent funds
22.8% ($800 million) comes from state and federal funds
.47 % ($16.5 million) is locally generated from taxes
16.6% ($583.5 million) is not detailed as to the source (fees, licenses, assessments?)
References to the Fire Department in the budget include
The 2024- 25 Budget reflects contingency appropriation and revenue from federal and State agencies following a major emergency or disaster. It also includes continued funding for Private Property Debris Removal costs associated with the Woolsey, Bobcat, and Lake Fires. (page 154)
Pages 278, 567-568, 570-583
The Supplemental Budget added 515 positions of which the Fire Department lost one person!
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