These remarks by Jack Humphreville were made at the Congress of Neighborhoods on Saturday, September 25, 2021 following the presentation of Liz Amsden.
In this session on the City Budget, participants will explore areas of concern to Angelenos: the Structural Deficit and the impact of labor agreements, unfunded pension liabilities, and deferred maintenance on the City’s Four Year Budget Outlook; the resulting impact on basic services the City provides; the importance of a healthy Reserve Fund; and the concept of Intergenerational Theft and how it affects future generations. Attendees will gain insight into a deeper level of the City’s budget situation and leave with a better understanding of the City’s financial future. READ FULL ARTICLE