Facing ‘extraordinary’ pressures, LA County CEO unveils tight 2025-26 budget

By ANUSHA SHANKAR

City News Service

Multiple Los Angeles County government departments would face 3% budget cuts in the coming fiscal year under an austere recommended spending plan unveiled on Monday, April 14 that also includes the elimination of 310 vacant positions — but no layoffs — and other cutbacks.

The $47.9 billion proposal reflects efforts to “offset extraordinary budget pressures,” according to a statement from the county, including more than $1 billion in costs related to the January wildfires.