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These have not been made public yet, but reports suggest the recommendations are for more than the health and education departments have budgeted for this financial year.

Of nine “equity and inclusion” positions in the department, five were cut in Bass’ proposed budget for 2025-26, though the mayor’s office said that would not result in any layoffs.

Both figures are higher than the 2.8% the government had budgeted for in their proposals to the pay bodies, and are likely to place further strain on public finances.

"I have some help from a scholarship I've got, but still that's a lot of money I have to pay and budgeting for food, travel, accommodation and other expenses adds up too," said Kardo, 24.

The bond rating downgrades came days after Mayor Karen Bass outlined the city’s stark economic situation in her proposed budget for 2025-26, which includes laying off about 1,650 city workers.