If you would like to give in-person feedback on Mayor Karen Bass’s proposed budget, you can speak at the Budget and Finance Committee meeting on Monday, April 28.
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This meeting is in-person only at City Hall in Downtown Los Angeles.
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You can view the meeting agenda, including time and location details, here.
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If you prefer, you can submit written comments here and reference Council File 25-0600.
Highlights from the State of the City Address
Mayor Bass delivered her State of the City address on April 21 and announced the release of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025–2026 City Budget.
Despite facing a nearly $1 billion deficit, the proposed budget is balanced and focuses on public safety, homelessness, and essential City services.
Key Takeaways from the Proposed Budget
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Homelessness Reduction:
Street homelessness dropped by 10%, and makeshift structures fell by 38%. Critical funding remains to prevent people from falling back into homelessness. -
Public Safety Staffing:
No layoffs of sworn LAPD officers or LAFD firefighters. LAPD retained 120 more officers this year. -
LAFD Staffing:
LAFD will add 227 new positions, including more paramedics and emergency responders. -
9-1-1 Response Improvements:
Funding for nearly 700 emergency dispatchers to cut down response times. -
City Services Maintained:
Library and Recreation & Parks facility hours will stay the same. -
Capital Projects Funded:
Projects include the LA Convention Center, Sepulveda Basin improvements, and new recreation facilities in the Valley and South LA. -
Department Consolidations:
Proposed to streamline services and improve operational efficiency. -
Layoffs:
1,647 layoffs are proposed, but Mayor Bass is advocating for state assistance to reduce this number and protect City jobs.