# What’s the Fiscal Chief, Kenneth?

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Podcast: [LA Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/la-podcast-414114)
Published: 2026-03-09T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.thinkforward.la/la-podcast/
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## Resource

Mike, Godfrey and Oscar dive into two big charter reform debates: oversight of the LAPD and the role of LA’s city controller, which current Controller Kenneth Mejia is turning into a public battle. The Trump administration is planning to evict thousands of immigrant families, but community groups are fighting back. Plus, the proposed “Billionaire’s Tax” that’s dividing California Democrats. COME PARTY WITH US! Join all the LA Podcast co-hosts and producers on Saturday, March 21! This gathering is exclusively for paid subscribers so sign up today at thinkforward.la to get the invite.

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