Looking for ways to save L.A.'s budget
It's an idea that grips at the heart of every Los Angeles politician: Get rid of the city-paid calligraphers who write those exquisite proclamations that are handed out like candy at City Hall and instead computerize the work. Daily News.
Estimated savings: $500,000.
Or cut all the specialized training programs for city workers, including the use of a Zen master to teach employees how to "center" themselves.
Estimated savings: $18,000.
Or end all those "fee waivers" City Council members grant constituents for special events.
Estimated savings: $2million to $4million.
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The Los Angeles Daily News' City Hall reporters Rick Orlov and Kerry Cavanaugh write about politics on the local, state and national stage.
suggest to the mayor that he encourage the reduced work week for employees. - 10% less pay - big savings - averages to less than an hour per day per week lost - or gained. Would be approx. 2 days off per month. Could save city tens of millions potentially more.