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nitpicked

(941 posts) Tue Jan 28, 2025, 11:39 AM Tuesday

Newsom unveils private-sector initiative to help rebuild Los Angeles

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5110653-gavin-newsom-announces-private-sector-effort/

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced a private sector effort entitled “LA Rises” to rebuild Los Angeles communities on Tuesday after days of devastation caused by wildfires.

Newsom selected Los Angeles Dodgers Chairman Mark Walter, former basketball player Earvin “Magic” Johnson, and Casey Wasserman, the chairperson and president of the group handling the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, to lead the new initiative and recruit others to support the philanthropic effort.
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Mayor Karen Bass, who has been criticised over the response to the fires, also spoke in support of the new effort.
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And it will be paid for with money the corps should be paying in taxes, after which the govt could pay for it in2herbs Tuesday #1

I get what I think you're saying, but it's not super clear. nt Bobstandard Tuesday #3

Excellent. quaint Tuesday #2

in2herbs

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1. And it will be paid for with money the corps should be paying in taxes, after which the govt could pay for it

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Tue Jan 28, 2025, 11:52 AM

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without private funding.

Have the Ds not learned anything??? Private funding leads to corporate reaping the profits and taxpayers paying for the spoils.

Bobstandard

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3. I get what I think you're saying, but it's not super clear. nt

Reply to in2herbs (Reply #1)

Tue Jan 28, 2025, 01:26 PM

Tuesday

quaint

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2. Excellent.

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Tue Jan 28, 2025, 01:11 PM

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From the link:

"With Mark, Earvin and Casey’s proven leadership and deep commitment to Los Angeles, we’ll tap into the enormous creativity, experience, and resources of the private sector, alongside local, state, and federal efforts, to deliver a recovery that benefits all Angelenos.”

Johnson said now is the time for “bold” action.

“We’re bringing together the best resources and biggest hearts across California to ensure that every Angeleno — no matter their race, socioeconomic status, or neighborhood — has a chance to rebuild and thrive,” Johnson stated.

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