Los Angeles is heading toward a staggering $1 billion budget deficit, and officials are pointing fingers at federal trade tariffs, immigration crackdowns, and post-pandemic economic shifts. But some experts argue the real problem is overspending. From shrinking hotel tax revenue to soaring legal settlements and ballooning pension costs, this deep dive explains what’s pushing LA’s finances to the edge — and what might come next, including layoffs and service cuts. Find out what’s really going on behind the scenes of LA’s looming budget crisis.
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00:00Los Angeles is staring down a billion-dollar budget pull,
00:03and city leaders say federal policies are partly to blame.
00:07City officials warn that Trump-era tariffs and immigration crackdowns
00:11are shrinking vital revenue streams like hotel and sales taxes.
00:15Mid-year reports show a $315 million dip below projected income for next year alone.
00:21But that's not all.
00:23The Palisades fire hurt property values,
00:26and the construction industry could face inflation due to deportations.
00:30Nearly 40% of workers are undocumented.
00:33Add in soaring legal settlement costs, a pension spike, and a shrinking reserve fund,
00:38and you've got a perfect storm.
00:40Some bling Trump's policies, while others say the city's real issue is overspending,
00:44especially after ballooning its budget during the pandemic.
00:47The police contract alone raised salaries by 13% and added four pay hikes.
00:53Now layoffs and cuts seem unavoidable.
00:56With the mayor's budget due soon, tough decisions are coming.
01:00Because once you start spending, it's hard to stop.