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Mayor Bass Proposes Drastic Cuts Amid $1 Billion Deficit

4/26/2025

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing tough choices as she proposes drastic budget cuts to address a staggering $1 billion deficit. The potential closure of the Climate Emergency Mobilization Office (CEMO) raises alarms among advocates, who fear it could stall vital climate initiatives and jeopardize a crucial $750,000 state grant, threatening environmental justice and public health efforts.

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing tough choices as she proposes drastic budget cuts to address a staggering $1 billion deficit. The potential closure of the Climate Emergency Mobilization Office (CEMO) raises alarms among advocates, who fear it could stall vital climate initiatives and jeopardize a crucial $750,000 state grant, threatening environmental justice and public health efforts.