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.
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On Tuesday morning, Bass announced a six-month pilot program to reduce fees for “low-impact” productions. She also announced that all productions would receive a 20% discount on parking at city lots for a year,
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