#  LA WATCHDOG

   ##  [ The City’s Budget Malfeasance](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29632-the-citys-budget-malfeasance "The City’s Budget Malfeasance")

      Details    Jack Humphreville    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     September 30 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Sept-2024/079o.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Sept-2024/079o.jpg?width=1966&height=1162)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29632-the-citys-budget-malfeasance)

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   ##  [ Marqueece Harris-Dawson: What Are Your Plans?](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29606-marqueece-harris-dawson-what-are-your-plans "Marqueece Harris-Dawson: What Are Your Plans?")

      Details    Jack Humphreville    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     September 23 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Sept-2024/077s.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Sept-2024/077s.jpg?width=942&height=658)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29606-marqueece-harris-dawson-what-are-your-plans)

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   ##  [ Los Angeles Faces Quadrupling Utility Rates: Alternatives Could Save Angelenos Billions](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29558-los-angeles-faces-quadrupling-utility-rates-alternatives-could-save-angelenos-billions "Los Angeles Faces Quadrupling Utility Rates: Alternatives Could Save Angelenos Billions")

      Details    Jack Humphreville    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     September 16 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Sept-2024/075p.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Sept-2024/075p.jpg?width=1404&height=1052)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29558-los-angeles-faces-quadrupling-utility-rates-alternatives-could-save-angelenos-billions)

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   ##  [ Extraordinary Corruption in the City of Los Angeles, But Still No Reform](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29540-extraordinary-corruption-in-the-city-of-los-angeles-but-still-no-reform "Extraordinary Corruption in the City of Los Angeles, But Still No Reform")

      Details    Jack Humphreville    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     September 12 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Sept-2024/074p.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Sept-2024/074p.jpg?width=1502&height=840)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29540-extraordinary-corruption-in-the-city-of-los-angeles-but-still-no-reform)

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   ##  [ Ysabel Jurado, Do You Support KDL’s Subsidies for DTLA Hotels?](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29449-ysabel-jurado-do-you-support-kdls-subsidies-for-dtla-hotels "Ysabel Jurado, Do You Support KDL’s Subsidies for DTLA Hotels?")

      Details    Jack Humphreville    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     August 26 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Aug-2024/069n.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Aug-2024/069n.jpg?width=940&height=516)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29449-ysabel-jurado-do-you-support-kdls-subsidies-for-dtla-hotels)

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   ##  [ Shame on Nithya Raman and Hugo Soto-Martinez](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29414-shame-on-nithya-raman-and-hugo-soto-martinez "Shame on Nithya Raman and Hugo Soto-Martinez")

      Details    Jack Humphreville    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     August 19 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Aug-2024/067n1.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Aug-2024/067n1.jpg?width=1170&height=776)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29414-shame-on-nithya-raman-and-hugo-soto-martinez)

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   ##  [ Hold On to Your Wallets, It’s Ballot Season](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29377-hold-on-to-your-wallets-its-ballot-season "Hold On to Your Wallets, It’s Ballot Season")

      Details    Jack Humphreville    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     August 12 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Aug-2024/065p.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Aug-2024/065p.jpg?width=1340&height=780)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29377-hold-on-to-your-wallets-its-ballot-season)

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   ##  [ Remembering Ken Draper: CityWatch and Transparency Are his Legacy](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29355-remembering-ken-draper-citywatch-and-transparency-are-his-legacy "Remembering Ken Draper: CityWatch and Transparency Are his Legacy")

      Details    Jack Humphreville    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     August 08 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Aug-2024/064h.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Aug-2024/064h.jpg?width=830&height=574)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29355-remembering-ken-draper-citywatch-and-transparency-are-his-legacy)

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   ##  [ Ratepayer Monies Diverted to Pay for City Parks and City’s Budget Shortfall](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29327-ratepayer-monies-diverted-to-pay-for-city-parks-and-citys-budget-shortfall "Ratepayer Monies Diverted to Pay for City Parks and City’s Budget Shortfall")

      Details    Jack Humphreville    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     August 01 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Aug-2024/062r.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Aug-2024/062r.jpg?width=1030&height=630)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29327-ratepayer-monies-diverted-to-pay-for-city-parks-and-citys-budget-shortfall)

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   ##  [ What to Do About LA’s Fiscal Mess](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29265-what-to-do-about-las-fiscal-mess "What to Do About LA’s Fiscal Mess")

      Details    Jack Humphreville    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     July 22 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/July-2024/059v.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/July-2024/059v.jpg?width=1240&height=714)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29265-what-to-do-about-las-fiscal-mess)

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   ##  [ Coming Soon to a Ballot Box Near You. City Ballot Measures](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29243-coming-soon-to-a-ballot-box-near-you-city-ballot-measures "Coming Soon to a Ballot Box Near You.  City Ballot Measures")

      Details    Jack Humphreville    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     July 18 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/July-2024/058o.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/July-2024/058o.jpg?width=1240&height=596)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29243-coming-soon-to-a-ballot-box-near-you-city-ballot-measures)

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   ##  [ 100% Renewables. City Hall to Zap DWP Ratepayers](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29225-100-renewables-city-hall-to-zap-dwp-ratepayers "100% Renewables.  City Hall to Zap DWP Ratepayers")

      Details    Jack Humphreville    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     July 15 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/July-2024/057s1.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/July-2024/057s1.jpg?width=1166&height=780)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29225-100-renewables-city-hall-to-zap-dwp-ratepayers)

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   ##  [ Stormwater Capture Parks Program: DWP Is Not the City’s ATM](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29193-stormwater-capture-parks-program-dwp-is-not-the-citys-atm "Stormwater Capture Parks Program:  DWP Is Not the City’s ATM")

      Details    Jack Humphreville    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     July 08 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/July-2024/055r.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/July-2024/055r.jpg?width=1172&height=670)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29193-stormwater-capture-parks-program-dwp-is-not-the-citys-atm)

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   ##  [ LA's Crown Jewel Parks Neglected Despite $278 Million Funding; Full Cost Recovery Program Blamed](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29156-las-crown-jewel-parks-neglected-despite-278-million-funding-full-cost-recovery-program-blamed "LA's Crown Jewel Parks Neglected Despite $278 Million Funding; Full Cost Recovery Program Blamed")

      Details    Jack Humphreville    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     July 01 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/July-2024/053o.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/July-2024/053o.jpg?width=1114&height=630 "Residents of a homeless encampment in MacArthur Park")    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29156-las-crown-jewel-parks-neglected-despite-278-million-funding-full-cost-recovery-program-blamed "class="caption" title="Residents of a homeless encampment in MacArthur Park"")Residents of a homeless encampment in MacArthur Park

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   ##  [ Will Marqueece Harris-Dawson Reform the City’s Budget Process?](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29007-will-marqueece-harris-dawson-reform-the-citys-budget-process "Will Marqueece Harris-Dawson Reform the City’s Budget Process?")

      Details    Jack Humphreville    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     June 06 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/June-2024/046m1.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/June-2024/046m1.jpg?width=990&height=778)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/29007-will-marqueece-harris-dawson-reform-the-citys-budget-process)

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   ##  [ City Stiffs Vendors to Finance Budget Deficits](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28980-city-stiffs-vendors-to-finance-budget-deficits "City Stiffs Vendors to Finance Budget Deficits")

      Details    Jack Humphreville    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     May 30 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/May-2024/044n.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/May-2024/044n.jpg?width=1166&height=778)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28980-city-stiffs-vendors-to-finance-budget-deficits)

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   ##  [ Is Another $1.2 Billion Tax Increase Justifiable?](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28943-is-another-1-2-billion-tax-increase-justifiable "Is Another $1.2 Billion Tax Increase Justifiable?")

      Details    Jack Humphreville    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     May 23 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/May-2024/042u.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/May-2024/042u.jpg?width=1112&height=674)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28943-is-another-1-2-billion-tax-increase-justifiable)

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   ##  [ How Netanyahu Made The Creation Of A Palestinian State Irreversible](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28939-how-netanyahu-made-the-creation-of-a-palestinian-state-irreversible "How Netanyahu Made The Creation Of A Palestinian State Irreversible")

      Details    Alon Ben-Meir    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     May 23 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/May-2024/042l.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/May-2024/042l.jpg?width=1102&height=692)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28939-how-netanyahu-made-the-creation-of-a-palestinian-state-irreversible)

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   ##  [ LA City Council Proves It’s Corrupt](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28911-la-city-council-proves-its-corrupt "LA City Council Proves It’s Corrupt")

      Details    Jack Humphreville    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     May 16 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/May-2024/040k.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/May-2024/040k.jpg?width=1178&height=782)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28911-la-city-council-proves-its-corrupt)

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   ##  [ $700 Million Increase in Sewer Service Charge Lacks Transparency](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28893-700-million-increase-in-sewer-service-charge-lacks-transparency "$700 Million Increase in Sewer Service Charge Lacks Transparency")

      Details    Jack Humphreville    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     May 13 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/May-2024/039w.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/May-2024/039w.jpg?width=1164&height=858)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28893-700-million-increase-in-sewer-service-charge-lacks-transparency)

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   ##  [ Sanitation’s Booty Call](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28850-sanitations-booty-call "Sanitation’s Booty Call")

      Details    Jack Humphreville    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     May 06 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/May-2024/037j.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/May-2024/037j.jpg?width=1124&height=748)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28850-sanitations-booty-call)

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   ##  [ Does LA Have Adequate Reserves Amidst Labor Agreements and Revenue Shortfall?](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28839-does-la-have-adequate-reserves-amidst-labor-agreements-and-revenue-shortfall "Does LA Have Adequate Reserves Amidst Labor Agreements and Revenue Shortfall?")

      Details    Jack Humphreville    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     May 02 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/May-2024/036l.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/May-2024/036l.jpg?width=1120&height=640)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28839-does-la-have-adequate-reserves-amidst-labor-agreements-and-revenue-shortfall)

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   ##  [ LA’s Structural Deficit Begs Reform](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28802-las-structural-deficit-begs-reform "LA’s Structural Deficit Begs Reform")

      Details    Jack Humphreville    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     April 25 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Apr-2024/034h.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Apr-2024/034h.jpg?width=980&height=630)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28802-las-structural-deficit-begs-reform)

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   ##  [ MWD Board Approves Budget with Double Property Tax, Sparks Transparency Concerns](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28775-mwd-board-approves-budget-with-double-property-tax-sparks-transparency-concerns "MWD Board Approves Budget with Double Property Tax, Sparks Transparency Concerns")

      Details    Jack Humphreville    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     April 18 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Apr-2024/032n.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Apr-2024/032n.jpg?width=1210&height=828)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28775-mwd-board-approves-budget-with-double-property-tax-sparks-transparency-concerns)

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   ##  [ Will Mayor Bass Endorse Needed Reforms?](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28760-will-mayor-bass-endorse-needed-reforms "Will Mayor Bass Endorse Needed Reforms?")

      Details    Jack Humphreville    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     April 15 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Apr-2024/031o.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Apr-2024/031o.jpg?width=1120&height=746)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28760-will-mayor-bass-endorse-needed-reforms)

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   ##  [ Newsom’s Coverup of Homeless Audit an Excellent Lesson for Angelenos](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28744-newsoms-coverup-of-homeless-audit-an-excellent-lesson-for-angelenos "Newsom’s Coverup of Homeless Audit an Excellent Lesson for Angelenos")

      Details    Jack Humphreville    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     April 11 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Apr-2024/030n.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Apr-2024/030n.jpg?width=1176&height=662)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28744-newsoms-coverup-of-homeless-audit-an-excellent-lesson-for-angelenos)

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   ##  [ Behind the Curtain: What the Metropolitan Water District Doesn’t Want You to Know](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28730-behind-the-curtain-what-the-metropolitan-water-district-doesnt-want-you-to-know "Behind the Curtain:  What the Metropolitan Water District Doesn’t Want You to Know")

      Details    Jack Humphreville    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     April 08 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Apr-2024/029p.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Apr-2024/029p.jpg?width=1178&height=638)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28730-behind-the-curtain-what-the-metropolitan-water-district-doesnt-want-you-to-know)

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   ##  [ Turmoil Surrounds Search for New DWP General Manager Amidst Major Transition ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28711-turmoil-surrounds-search-for-new-dwp-general-manager-amidst-major-transition "Turmoil Surrounds Search for New DWP General Manager Amidst Major Transition ")

      Details    Jack Humphreville    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     April 04 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Apr-2024/028m.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Apr-2024/028m.jpg?width=1262&height=804)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28711-turmoil-surrounds-search-for-new-dwp-general-manager-amidst-major-transition)

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   ##  [ Los Angeles' Rainy-Day Fund: A Cushion for Fiscal Mismanagement or True Emergencies?](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28698-los-angeles-rainy-day-fund-a-cushion-for-fiscal-mismanagement-or-true-emergencies "Los Angeles' Rainy-Day Fund: A Cushion for Fiscal Mismanagement or True Emergencies?")

      Details    Jack Humphreville    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     April 01 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Apr-2024/027r.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Apr-2024/027r.jpg?width=1172&height=944)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28698-los-angeles-rainy-day-fund-a-cushion-for-fiscal-mismanagement-or-true-emergencies)

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   ##  [ MWD’s Non-Transparent, Blank Check Tax Increase](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28659-mwds-non-transparent-blank-check-tax-increase "MWD’s Non-Transparent, Blank Check Tax Increase")

      Details    Jack Humphreville    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     March 25 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Mar-2024/025n.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Mar-2024/025n.jpg?width=1488&height=1058)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28659-mwds-non-transparent-blank-check-tax-increase)

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   ##  [ LA Is Broke](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28643-la-is-broke "LA Is Broke")

      Details    Jack Humphreville    [LA WATCHDOG](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog)     March 21 2024       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Mar-2024/024l.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Mar-2024/024l.jpg?width=1106&height=714)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28643-la-is-broke)

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1. [ LADWP Needs Confidence Building for Ratepayers and Employees](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28641-ladwp-needs-confidence-building-for-ratepayers-and-employees)
2. [ City Considering Giveaways of Over $100 Million to Two Hotel Developers ](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28620-city-considering-giveaways-of-over-100-million-to-two-hotel-developers)
3. [ Revenue Shortfalls Increase Budget Gap to Over $700 Million](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28577-revenue-shortfalls-increase-budget-gap-to-over-700-million)
4. [ Should We Pay for the City’s Fiscal Irresponsibility?](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28542-should-we-pay-for-the-citys-fiscal-irresponsibility)
5. [ Reform Needed to Protect Angelenos’ Wallets from City Hall and Public Sector Unions](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28518-reform-needed-to-protect-angelenos-wallets-from-city-hall-and-public-sector-unions)
6. [ Updates on HLA, McCourt’s Gondola, Graffiti, and Mike Feuer](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28495-updates-on-hla-mccourts-gondola-graffiti-and-mike-feuer)
7. [ LA Watchdog’s Voters Guide: Board of Supervisors and LAUSD](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28493-la-watchdogs-voters-guide-board-of-supervisors-and-lausd)
8. [ Another Tax Increase!](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28446-another-tax-increase)
9. [ LA Watchdog’s Voters Guide](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28432-la-watchdogs-voters-guide)
10. [ No on Measure HLA, the Mobility Plan](https://www.citywatchla.com/la-watchdog/28408-no-on-measure-hla-the-mobility-plan)

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