San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco are all drowning in massive budget deficits — and instead of taking responsibility, local politicians are coming after you to clean up their mess.
🔥 $20/hour parking meters
🔥 54% trash collection hikes
🔥 Shuttered services, broken promises, and zero accountability
This is what happens when politicians fail upwards. In this episode, we break down the shocking financial mismanagement in California’s biggest cities — and expose how the people are being punished for their leaders’ failures.
It’s time to speak up, push back, and stop the cycle.
👇 Watch, comment, and share — before it gets worse.
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Links Mentioned in Video
San Diego City Council Moves Forward with Parking Fee Increase: https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/san-diego-parking-changes-what-to-know-after-city-council-vote/
LA Proposes to Raise Trash Fees: https://abc7.com/post/trash-fees-los-angeles-residents-could-increase-54/16149441/
SF to Cut 1,000 Jobs: https://sfstandard.com/2025/05/28/san-francisco-mayor-daniel-lurie-budget-layoffs/
Find and Contact Your City Council Member: https://www.sandiego.gov/citycouncil
SF to Raise Trash Pickup Fee: https://missionlocal.org/2025/05/recology-rate-increase/
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