spending plan

The mayor’s spending plan for the coming year includes a key strategy for rebuilding the LAPD: persuading 200 recently retired officers to come back.

What makes supporting the bond tougher for some is that district enrollment is steadily declining — a trend that experts say will lead to the closing of campuses, including some that are part of the bond spending plan.

Last year, the city approved a $150-million spending plan for funds raised by the tax — with millions directed toward six programs, including emergency rental assistance, tenant outreach and affordable housing production.

This spending plan passed under the Biden administration in 2021 was designed to help stimulate the economy following the pandemic.

“It creates costs and pressures not included in the administration’s spending plan,” the California Department of Finance wrote in opposition, as the state faces a budget deficit.