Nearly Two-Thirds of $1 Billion L.A. COVID Relief Funding Went To Police and Firefighters’ Salaries
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A new report shows that, so far, $0 dollars have been designated for solutions to homelessness like shelters, permanent supportive housing, or homeless services, despite growing crisis.

Also - $0 dollars have been designated for solutions to homelessness like shelters, permanent supportive housing, or homeless services. The first paragraph...

A new report from the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Los Angeles reveals how the city has spent the more than $1 billion received under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The report shows that the majority of the money went to pay the salaries of police, firefighters, park rangers and other city employees. None of the money was allocated toward building housing for the homeless or health initiatives like vaccines.

  • Shoegazer [he/him]
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    2 years ago

    Are park rangers even armed? The type of guys I imagine patrolling parks are just dudes with big Arby’s hats

    • Frank [he/him, he/him]
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      2 years ago

      There are many different kinds of state, local, and federal park rangers and some of them have guns and arrest powers. Some kinds of game wardens can basically flip you upside down and shake you if they decide they want to check if you have any poached game or fish on you. It depends on the agency and jurisdiction.