Rumblings in City Hall

The natives are getting restless in Los Angeles City Hall, what with Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa uttering the l-word -- layoffs. And folks aren't happy. Some internal e-mails that city workers are passing among themselves have been forwarded our way, and they reflect a great deal of frustration with both the political and the bureaucratic leadership.

First there's this:

Let us all contact the Daily News newspaper and express our opinion.....didn't he take his entire staff to China last year....and didn't he approve a raise for DWP who already makes more us and also to the Fire and Police depts. If he is going to lay off people, he should start at the top because those people make the most money and usually do less work....I know many management analysts who just pass their work down to the clerical; I'm sure you all know what I mean!!

And then this:

Augh!!!! Don't get me started on lazy MAs "delegating." I've known some (but not all) that have proven to be the laziest bunch of employees in the City! But, I'd start the layoffs much higher up the chain of command. Layoff a dozen of those six-figure salaried employees, and the deficit will be resolved!

Let's hear more from city employees about how they think money can be saved in L.A. government ...