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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in East Los Angeles public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
FY 2026-27 County Budget adoption
The $48.8 billion recommended budget protects core safety-net services but leaves $2.1 billion in department requests unfunded. HR 1 federal cuts threaten $662 million in health system revenue, and AB 218 settlement debt stretches to 2051.
Intrastate Funding Formula Reductions for Senior Programs
The state's new Intrastate Funding Formula could shift over $14 million away from some regions, cutting LA County's older-adult programs by roughly $5.9 million a year — fewer meals, caregiver support and outreach for seniors.