Apr 21, 2026 11:00am PT

As Election Nears, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Offers Short-Term Cuts in Film Production Fees

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L.A. Mayor Karen Bass unveiled temporary reductions in fees for film productions on Tuesday in the face of accusations of not having done enough to retain Hollywood jobs.

Bass is up for reelection, with the June 2 primary just six weeks away. Her chief opponents, Councilwoman Nithya Raman and reality star Spencer Pratt, each argued last week that the city has failed to make it easier to film.