POLITICSLAist·4h ago
LA was supposed to have a no-cost Olympics in 2028. The city has already spent $27 million
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Los Angeles has already spent $27 million on preparations for the 2028 Olympics, despite initial claims that the event would be no-cost to the city.
City Controller Kenneth Mejia is tracking 2028 spending inside the city, including about $11 million to pay workers in various city departments.
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