Listen "*Bonus Episode*: Tackling LA's Budget feat. Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky"
Episode Synopsis
Los Angeles City Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky represents LA’s 5th District and currently serves as Chair of the City Council’s Budget, Finance, and Innovation Committee. A native Angeleno and environmental attorney, she brings a policy-driven approach to tackling some of the city’s most urgent challenges, including fiscal responsibility, climate resilience, and equity. As Budget Chair, Yaroslavsky is at the forefront of navigating a billion-dollar deficit facing the city. She is focused on ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the budgeting process while protecting core services like homelessness response, public safety, and infrastructure. Her leadership reflects a balance of compassion and pragmatism, making sure that Los Angeles builds toward long-term stability without losing sight of the people impacted by budget decisions.Resourcescouncildistrict5.lacity.gov__________Want to learn more about Los Angeles City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson and LA's Council District 8? Follow @mhdcd8 on Instagram and sign up for the newsletter at mhdcd8.org!
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