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Los Angeles City Council Approves $14.85 Billion Budget for 2026-27

Los Angeles City Council passed a revised balanced 14.85 billion dollar FY 2026-27 budget.

By The Daily Los Angeles · Published July 24, 2026

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The Los Angeles City Council passed a revised balanced 14.85 billion dollar FY 2026-27 budget via a 12-1 vote according to item [5].

The budget mandates hiring 510 new LAPD officers according to item [5].

The budget allocates resources for 700 lane miles of street surfacing according to item [5].

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