Karen Bass Joins Mayoral Rival Nithya Raman in Supporting Unlimited Film Incentive

By Gene Maddaus

Gene Maddaus

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L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is the latest politician to back an unlimited state tax incentive for film and TV production, following a similar move by her rival, Councilwoman Nithya Raman, last week.

Bass is facing a tough fight for reelection on June 2, and the dramatic downturn in production jobs has become a key issue in the race. As Assembly speaker, Bass helped pass the state’s original production credit lottery of $100 million. It has since grown to $750 million annually.

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