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Council backs measure to boost film production in Los Angeles after supporters cite job losses
Summary
Councilmembers approved a motion aimed at making Los Angeles more competitive for film and television production, with supporters and labor unions saying permitting and fees are driving productions out of the city.
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to support a motion intended to revitalize film and television production in the city, with councilmembers saying the measure aims to reduce permitting obstacles and help preserve middle-class jobs tied to the industry.
Councilmember Paul Krekorian (referred to in the meeting as "Nazarian" in Spanish transcript) introduced the motion, which councilmembers described as an effort to streamline permitting, address fees and…
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