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Council splits on how to spend $715,000 for neighborhood speed hump program
Summary
The City Council debated a $715,000 speed‑hump program formula, voting down a proposal to divide funds equally by district but approving language to keep an equity-based citywide prioritization. The full transportation committee report passed as amended.
Los Angeles City Council members debated how to distribute a $715,000 speed‑hump fund on Wednesday, splitting over whether to divide the money evenly among council districts or keep a citywide, equity‑driven prioritization.
The debate centered on a Transportation Committee recommendation (Item 18) and an amendment offered by Councilmember Eunice Rodriguez to change the recommendation language. Rodriguez pressed for a district‑level split; Councilmember Bob Blumenfield and Councilmember Nithya Raman pushed to preserve an equity lens while also accommodating district needs.
“Divide this pittance of $715 by district,…
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