Karen Bass Joins Mayoral Rival Nithya Raman in Supporting Unlimited Film Incentive
Variety • 5/2/2026
Summary
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass has expressed support for an unlimited state tax incentive for film and TV production, following Councilwoman Nithya Raman's endorsement of the same initiative last week. Bass is preparing for a challenging reelection campaign on June 2, with the decline in production jobs being a significant concern.
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