From: AlleyCat <katt@gmail.com>
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Subject: LA Democrat Queers Failed To Have Enough Water To Fight Fires
Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2025 01:20:50 -0600
Organization: AlleyCat Computing, Inc.
(CNN) Fire Department Funding And Recruitment Policy Come Under Scrutiny As Deadly Los Angeles Blazes Rage On
As firefighters continue to battle raging fires across Los Angeles County, a cut to the Los Angeles Fire Department 2025 budget and its commitment to
recruiting a more diverse force have come under attack.
LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley is facing criticism for prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion within the department. Meanwhile, Crowley has
expressed concerns about a $17.4 million cut to the department's 2025 budget, which included reductions in overtime staffing. The finger-pointing has
politicized what's being described as the most destructive fire in L.A. history.
The fire department budget for 2025 is $819.64 million... down from $837.19 million in 2024.
Budget Cuts:
In June, Mayor Karen Bass approved a city budget of almost $13 billion that included a $17.4 million cut to the LAFD's more than $800 million 2025
budget.
Crowley, in a December memo to the fire commission, said the cuts had "adversely affected the Department's ability to maintain core operations, such
as technology and communication infrastructure, payroll processing, training, fire prevention, and community education." The memo also pointed to a
$7 million reduction in overtime due to fluctuating staffing needs, known as v-hours.
We do not have enough firefighters," she told CNN's Jake Tapper.
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Yes, Los Angeles cut $17.6 million from the fire department's budget
The Los Angeles Fire Department's budget was cut by nearly $17.6 million this fiscal year. That's a roughly 2% decrease from the previous year.
THE QUESTION:
Did Los Angeles cut $17.6 million from the fire department's budget?
THE ANSWER:
Check mark, True
This is true. Yes, Los Angeles cut $17.6 million from the fire department's budget. That amount represents a roughly 2% decrease from the previous
year.
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