The city of Los Angeles could lay off 1,600 employees in the upcoming fiscal year, Mayor Karen Bass proposed in her budget.
Bass initially announced the possibility of layoffs during her State of the City address on Monday. She said during the address the city faces a nearly $1 billion deficit in the 2025-26 fiscal year.
“I would like to take a minute to address our city workforce directly,” Bass said during her State of the City address. “Make no mistake, you are the city’s greatest asset. … But, I want to be straight with you. My proposed budget – unfortunately – includes layoffs, which is a decision of absolute last resort.”…