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Mayor Villaraigosa to City of LA: close departments amid budget crisis
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa says all city departments except police, public safety and those that make money must close two days a week. Villaraigosa has urged the city’s administrative officer to move forward on the plan beginning April 12. City Controller Wendy Greuel has warned that LA will run out of money to pay employees and vendors within four weeks. Meanwhile, the $73-million standoff between city officials and the Department of Water and Power, continues. Is the Mayor’s proposal the right way to deal with LA’s fiscal crisis?
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa says all city departments except police, public safety and those that make money must close two days a week. Villaraigosa has urged the city’s administrative officer to move forward on the plan beginning April 12. City Controller Wendy Greuel has warned that LA will run out of money to pay employees and vendors within four weeks. Meanwhile, the $73-million standoff between city officials and the Department of Water and Power, continues. Is the Mayor’s proposal the right way to deal with LA’s fiscal crisis?
Guests:
Eric Garcetti, President, Los Angeles City Council
Antonio Villaraigosa, Mayor, City of Los Angeles