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Burbank council seeks options to protect local jobs amid possible Warner Brothers sale, city attorney says suit unlikely
Summary
After sustained public comment urging action, the Burbank City Council directed staff to draft letters to state and federal officials asking them to review any studio acquisition for local job impacts, and asked the city attorney for an informational memo on options — though the city attorney said Burbank likely lacks authority to bring an antitrust suit without outside counsel.
The Burbank City Council on Dec. 16 voted to have city staff prepare flexible letters to California and federal officials expressing concern about potential job losses if Warner Brothers is sold and to stand ready to support investigations into antitrust risks. Councilmember Chris Anthony, who brought the request, also asked for a legal memo on feasibility, standing and cost.
The council heard more than a dozen public commenters — including entertainment workers, union members and business leaders — who urged either legal or political action to protect local jobs and warned…
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