At least 1,000 more city jobs could disappear by July 1, according to a proposed letter from Los Angeles leaders.
According to the letter obtained by the Los Angeles Times:
"Revenues are significantly lower than original projections and we are prepared to make tough decisions, including layoffs and cuts in less-essential city services to our constituents."
"We will consider the elimination, consolidation, or outsourcing of city assets and services, furloughs and layoffs where permissible, continued managed hiring with consideration of a hard hiring freeze and public-private partnerships that will generate revenue."
According to Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's office, the letter was not ready for release, and nothing is official yet.
In the letter, leaders urge City Administrative Officer Miguel Santana to prepare for "no less than 1,000" job cuts, the Times reported.
The city faces a budget shortfall of almost $200 million.
