(The Center Square) - The Los Angeles controller has warned that city taxpayers will be on the hook for cost overruns for the 2028 Olympic Games. In past cities, that extra cost has been as much as several billion dollars.
In a video posted Wednesday on X, Controller Kenneth Mejia said that since the city became the financial backstop in 2017, it has missed key opportunities to implement stronger taxpayer protections, financial transparency and accountability. Examples include a 2021 vote on the games agreement and this week’s vote on the Enhanced City Resources and Monitoring Agreement.
...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109.
* WHERE...All of Central Alabama.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and
drink plenty of water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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