State Controller’s Review of Secession Sought
The Los Angeles city attorney’s office recommended Wednesday that the state controller review a financial study of the San Fernando Valley and Harbor secession proposals.
Assistant City Atty. Fred Merkin made the recommendation to the City Council’s Budget Committee. The full council on Friday will decide whether to seek the controller’s review.
The review would cost the city $300,000. The financial study, conducted by the Local Agency Formation Commission, found that the Valley and Harbor could be fiscally healthy as breakaway cities.
Councilman Nick Pacheco, the committee chairman, said he wants a controller review. “Anything that can help provide clarity and accurate numbers is something I support,” Pacheco said.
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