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LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia @controller.lacity.gov · 04/09/2026

We received a Fraud, Waste, & Abuse tip: An affordable housing developer was renting out their affordable units to friends and employees from another related entity. Due to legal ambiguity around covenant language, we couldn't substantiate the claim.

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LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia @controller.lacity.gov · 01/09/2026

Our bathrooms / water fountains map has been used over 10,000 times this summer! 🚽💦 bathrooms.lacontroller.app 🚿NEW: mobile showers has been added to our map. Share this resource with anyone who needs it!

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Alissa Walker @awalkerinla.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Controller Kenneth Mejia making good on his promise to at least attempt to get LA28 to open up its books. "Today's data request is part of the Controller's robust financial oversight process to force visibility into the spending, commitments, and assumptions built into the Olympic Games budget"

"Open up the books!" - Controller Kenneth Mejia demands transparency over the 2028 Olympic Games, requests LA28 hand over financial records &
statements After years of woefully inadequate financial records and statements, Controller Mejia submits a financial data request to LA28 to provide transparency and
accountability on the Olympics LOS ANGELES - The Controller's Office submitted a data request to LA28 today to demand the organization provide financial records and statements owed to the City of Los Angeles. As the City's accountant, auditor, and paymaster, the Controller has a responsibility to protect City of LA taxpayers from the impact of the LA28 Olympic Games. As agreed in the 2017 Host City Contract, the City of LA is the financial backstop if the LA28 Games result in a financial deficit. LA taxpayers are exposed to potentially unlimited financial obligations and deserve full transparency from LA28 related to all spending and revenue incurred in the
process of planning and executing the 2028 Olympic Games. Today's data request is part of the Controller's robust financial oversight process to force visibility into the spending, commitments, and assumptions built into the Olympic Games budget that the City's taxpayers are ultimately on the hook for if
the Games are financially unsuccessful.

The 2021 Games Agreement between the City and LA28 contains nine subsections that detail information LA28 must disclose annually. The Controller’s Office has determined that LA28 is only in compliance with two of those subsections, while six are incomplete and one is unknown. The missing information includes comparisons of financial forecasts vs. actuals, bank statements, schedules and budgets for venues, the identity of contractors and the values and purpose of contracts. When the City agreed to be the financial backstop for the Olympics in 2017, the budget was set at $5.306 billion. Since then, it has grown to $7.263 billion. Each time that expenses have increased, LA28’s projected revenues have similarly increased by the exact same amount. It is essential for LA28 to disclose all contractually required information so the people of Los Angeles understand the scope of the financial risk they are taking.

Controller Mejia said, “We all want a successful 2028 Olympic Games, but its success cannot be at the cost of transparency and accountability to LA taxpayers. Any event of this size and cost requires rigorous financial scrutiny, and I intend to use my full authority under the City Charter to open up LA28’s books. The Controller’s Office looks forward to LA28’s timely cooperation with our data request and we look forward to working with LA28 as a collaborative partner.”

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Colin Hernandez @colinforcad51.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I am honored to announce that our campaign has the endorsement of LA City Controller, @kennethmejiala.bsky.social! He knows that our communities need someone to ensure our tax dollars are used to help working Californians, not to make donors & corporations richer. Thanks for your support!

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LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia @controller.lacity.gov · 12/06/2026

My Office sent the Charter Commission 6 recommendations last August. At first, the Commission seemed ready to recommend 5 of 6. By the end, they only recommended 1 (enshrine Fraud, Waste, and Abuse). Tomorrow, the City Council Committee might kill that one too!

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Incorporate Controller's fraud, No waste, and abuse duties into required the Controller's powers and which duties Administrative Fiscal
Charter amendment is to enact this provision, is already included in the Code. Impact: No fiscal impact.
Note and file.

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LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia @controller.lacity.gov · 12/06/2026

🚨TOMORROW City Council may block some Charter reforms that WERE possibly headed for your Nov. ballot: - Council expansion - Ranked choice voting - More LAPD oversight 📣Make your voice heard Fri 1pm at City Hall! ✍️Submit written comment: lacouncilcomment.com CF 26-0489

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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

The size of the reelection victory of Kenneth Mejia (LA's left-wing city auditor) is very striking. He leads his challenger (who was endorsed by many prominent Dem officials) by more than 20%. revisit @psfrench.bsky.social's great profile of him from years ago: boltsmag.org/los-angeles-...

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Auditing the Status Quo in Los Angeles - Bolts

Editor’s note (Nov. 11, 2022): Kenneth Mejia won the election for controller in the Nov. 8 election. Last summer, a billboard with an unexpected image graced the intersection of Olympic... Read More

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kennethmejiala.bsky.social @kennethmejiala.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

“In the end, it didn't matter how much money the Sokoloffs set ablaze or that Sokoloff had the backing of Democratic machine politicians like U.S. Senator Adam Schiff and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas. Sokoloff brought overdone attacks, while Mejia delivered results.”

Los Angeles Daily News screenshot:

“With Mejia receiving far more votes than Mayor Karen Bass, he should have the political capital to get whatever funding he needs to properly hold the city financially accountable.
In the end, it didn't matter how much money the Sokoloffs set ablaze or that Sokoloff had the backing of Democratic machine politicians like U.S. Senator Adam Schiff and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas.
Sokoloff brought overdone attacks, while
Mejia delivered results.”

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kennethmejiala.bsky.social @kennethmejiala.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Thank you, Los Angeles! The people triumphed over Zach Sokoloff, his mom, his billionaire friends, and the corporate executives that dumped nearly $10 MILLION in this race to be the City's Accountant and Auditor! The Controller's seat is NOT FOR SALE. www.dailynews.com/2026/06/03/k...

Los Angeles Daily News screenshot. Headline reads “Kenneth Mejia triumphs over Zach Sokoloff’s highly negative campaign”
photos of Kenneth and Zach smiling at the camera

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Henry Fung @henryfung.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

The love for @kennethmejiala.bsky.social and his corgis is cross partisan. Leftists, Spencer Pratt supporters, and regular liberals all support him, his percentage stayed remarkably consistent all last night.

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kennethmejiala.bsky.social @kennethmejiala.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

feeling like 10 million bucks 😉😉😉😉🍼

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kennethmejiala.bsky.social @kennethmejiala.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Let’s gooo!!! Polls close at 8pm! VOTE FOR KENNETH MEJIA, CPA Find your nearest vote center at plan.lavote.gov

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Was proud to endorse Kenneth four years ago when he first ran for LA City Controller! Go @controller.lacity.gov! Tell Killa and Kirby I said hi! 🐶

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Nick Andert @nickandert.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

It is very important that, no matter what else happens in this election, we all come together to laugh at the sokoloff if and when he loses to Mejia after having mommy dump 7.5 million into his race

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kennethmejiala.bsky.social @kennethmejiala.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

My opponent, his mom, and their billionaire friends are now spending $9.5 million to flood voters with disgusting attacks and lies. Let's send a loud and clear message that the City Controller's Office belongs to the people! VOTE!!! find vote centers and ballot dropboxes at plan.lavote.gov

Kenneth Mejia smiling at the camera on the street in LA wearing a Vote sticker

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kennethmejiala.bsky.social @kennethmejiala.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

MY OPPONENT’S MOM IS USING AI TO ATTACK ME?? Using generative AI while artists in the film industry are struggling is the kind of out-of-touch campaigning expected by our opponent, failed real estate executive of Hackman Capital, Hollywood’s biggest landlord. Vote by June 2nd.

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kennethmejiala.bsky.social @kennethmejiala.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Our opponent is funded by real estate developers, billionaires like Stewart Resnick, Howard Schultz, Robert Kraft, CEO’s of oil and AI companies, and of course, his mother who is spending $5.5 million to buy her son a seat as LA’s watchdog. The City Controller is not for sale. Vote by June 2nd!

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kennethmejiala.bsky.social @kennethmejiala.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

10 DAYS LEFT! Our opponent & his mom just SPENT ANOTHER MILLION in the past week on disgusting lies about me. Total family spending: $6.5 MILLION! 🤯 Meanwhile, we had a GREAT TIME at CORGI QUEST! We explored around City Hall & learned where our tax dollars are being spent! 🐶💰

group photo of participants of Corgi Quest in front of City Hall. they are smiling and holding Mejia tote bags

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Anarcho-Crust Demon Hunter @jamesaskew.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Literally the only Sokoloff sign I’ve seen this whole campaign and they couldn’t find an actual supporter to put it in a yard lol

A picture of a campaign sign for Zach Sokoloff illegally placed on a traffic island

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kennethmejiala.bsky.social @kennethmejiala.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

$5 MILLION ‼️ from our opponent’s mom! + his personal contribution of $500,000 + $500,000 from real estate and private equity donors = $6 MILLION TOTAL This is a historic amount poured into the City Controller’s race. This seat is NOT for sale. Vote for the only CPA for Controller by June 2nd!

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Nowcowan @nowcowan.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

If you live in Los Angeles city, VOTE THIS MAN IN FOR A 2nd TERM!!!

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LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia @controller.lacity.gov · 15/05/2026

🏢We ranked the TOP 100 PROBLEM RENTAL PROPERTIES in the City of LA Top 3 addresses with the most housing violation cases: 🥇636½ N Hill 🥈11700 W Wilshire 🥉6650 W Forest Lawn Look up violations for any residential address, Dec 2013 - Nov 2025: prp.lacontroller.app

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Faizah Malik (she/her) @faizahforla.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Today LA City Council took a historic and nearly unanimous vote to end the practice of pretextual traffic stops by the LAPD, which disproportionately harms Black and Brown people. I am glad to see the council end this harmful practice, which I called for in my Community Safety policy bit.ly/safecd11

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Community Safety — Faizah for LA

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LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia @controller.lacity.gov · 05/05/2026

WANT us to audit & do fraud, waste, and abuse investigations WITHOUT getting our budget cut in retaliation? ✂️ Want us to be able to audit any City program no matter how expensive & regardless of where that program is housed? 🔎 YOU can help us! 💪🏼 Charterreform.lacontroller.app

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kennethmejiala.bsky.social @kennethmejiala.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

My opponent’s mom is spending $2.5 million to take me down, your independent City Controller who’s accountable to YOU, the people. Their attack ads make no sense and show that my opponent is not qualified to be the City’s accountant and auditor! Remember to vote by June 2!

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LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia @controller.lacity.gov · 21/04/2026

MAYOR'S $14.8 BILLION PROPOSED CITY OF LA BUDGET JUST DROPPED‼️ FEW HIGHLIGHTS 🧵 🚔 LAPD: $223 Million INCREASE to $3.6 Billion Includes increases in salaries, overtime, pensions, benefits, liability claims, & more. Includes hiring 510 officers to maintain a force of 8,555.

Budget Bar chart.
The bigger the category or department's budget, the longer the bar is.
Department Total Budget Police ($3.6B) $3.557.628.561 Other Special Purpose Funds ($2.5B) $2,545,282,776 Fire ($1.5B) $1.514.594.136 Sanitation ($1.1B) $1.069.890,629 Capital & Tech Improvements ($810M) $810,064,173 Wastewater Special Purpose Fund $499,903,538 Street Services $478,429,289 Recreation and Park $474.630.679 Transportation $398,059,754 Housing $384,921,950 Library $365,127,957 City Attorney $314,177,826 Building and Safety $262,923,803 Prop. A Local Transit Assist. Fund $253,358,910
Engineering $242.677,110
Other Agencies $183,707,300 Mavor $154.374.858 Bond Redemption and Interest $115,952,089 Finance $112.615.965 City Planning $111,561,348 Community Investment for Families $108,447,983 Council $106.132.869 Street Lighting $92,072,310 City Administrative Officer $88,310,805 Contract Administration $84.235,266 Prop. C Anti-Gridlock Tr

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LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia @controller.lacity.gov · 08/04/2026

Imagine finding $80 MILLION sitting IDLE around your house that you could have been using! That’s what our office found when we looked at the City’s Special Funds for any funds that hadn’t been used for 2+ years! Read our Idle Funds Report: bit.ly/idlefunds

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kennethmejiala.bsky.social @kennethmejiala.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

🚨 Speed cameras are coming, LA! Know where they are and drive safe, always!!! If you want more transparency and accountability, vote for us one last time to be your City Controller! Last term! Visit mejiaforcontroller.com to support our people-powered campaign!

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kennethmejiala.bsky.social @kennethmejiala.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

SHADY AF‼️ Our opponent actually admitted to dodging debates to indefinitely BLOCK us from getting matching funds. 4 more weeks until early voting begins. Make sure the Controller’s position stays accountable to you, LA taxpayers. Volunteer & donate: mejiaforcontroller.com

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kennethmejiala.bsky.social @kennethmejiala.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Guess which intersection in Los Angeles has the most parking tickets issued?🚗 Find out by visiting our parking tickets dashboard and map! parkingtickets.lacontroller.app If you like our tech tools, help us win re-election so we can keep providing transparency! mejiaforcontroller.com/donate

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LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia @controller.lacity.gov · 16/03/2026

We made it easy to email the Charter Reform Commission. Visit lacontroller.org to send an email. Tomorrow (Tues), the meeting is at 3pm at City Hall Room 1010. You can give public comment in person or over Zoom. Visit reformlacharter.lacity.gov for meeting link.

TAKE ACTION NOW!
Take action! Email the Charter Reform Commission at reformlacharter@lacity.org
Commissioners,
Thank you for voting to protect the Controller's budget. As the City's chief accountant and auditor, it's essential that the Controller be empowered and independent
After years of cuts, the Controller is currently underfunded with ust 0.29% of the General Fund. This only allows for 7 auditors and 5 fraud, waste and abuse investigators for the second largest City in the County
Despite these restrictions, the Controller's FWA unit was able to expose a $23 million fraud case related to a homeless provider not meeting contractual obligations and providing fake invoices.
Adequate resources would allow the Controller to provide robust oversight, helping to restore trust in government.
To empower the Controller to carry out the office's charter-mandated duties, we ask the Commission to support the Controller's recommendation for a budget of no less than 0.42% o the General Fund.
Less than one half of one percent of the General Fund is a small price to pay for transparency and accountability
Thank You.
VISIT LACONTROLLER.ORG
TO SEND AN EMAIL

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LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia @controller.lacity.gov · 16/03/2026

In 1999, the Controller’s Office had 205 positions. Today, staffing has fallen to 159 positions. Tomorrow, the Charter Reform Commission could empower us to provide robust oversight & accountability - or keep our budget the same, exposing the City to serious risks.

Letter to charter reform commission
As you reform the City Charter following the leaked tapes that severely damaged public trust
in local government, it is essential to ensure the Controller has the authority and
independence needed to help restore confidence in City Hall. To that end, we thank you for
voting to recommend an independent budget for the Controller.
However, we are concerned about the proposed language that uses our current operating
budget as a baseline, which now stands at an incredibly low 0.29% of the General Fund after
years of budget cuts. To allow the Controller’s Office to fulfill its Charter-mandated
responsibilities as the City’s chief accountant, auditor and paymaster, we propose a
baseline operating budget of 0.42% of the General Fund.
The current 0.29% operating budget has hindered our ability to carry out our
Charter-mandated functions due to insufficient staff and resources. In 1999, before the
Charter reforms that gave the Controller the authority and responsibility to conduct
performance audits, this office had 205 positions. Today, after years of budget cuts, staffing
has fallen to 159 positions. Since 1999, the amount of money the Controller’s Office is tasked to
oversee has grown exponentially. The General Fund has grown from $2.8 billion to $8.2 billion,
and the City’s total annual budget now amounts to over $35 billion including proprietary
departments. As the number of City employees, programs, and operations has grown,
staffing at the Controller’s Office has dwindled due to repeated budget cuts.
Our budget constraints create serious risks for the City, including:
● Inability to audit and provide reliable oversight over ALL departments and programs
as mandated by the Charter
● Inability to effectively investigate hundreds of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse claims (We
received 700 claims last year)
● Inability to proactively launch risk-based FWA investigations
● Elimination of the City’s Annual Preliminary report

● Delays in closing the accounting books at year-end and implementing the City’s
budget
● Delays in implementing Council instructions for appropriating funds, including
quarterly instructions from the Financial Status Reports
● Delays in payments to vendors and employees
● Inability to provide effective oversight over all city payments / spending
● Lawsuits and labor grievances due to delays in fixing payroll issues and implementing
labor contract provisions
● Incurring penalties for noncompliance with tax laws
● Inability to train and assist Citywide accountants
Despite these restrictions, the Controller's FWA unit was able to expose a $23 million fraud
case related to a homeless provider not meeting contractual obligations and providing fake
invoices. $23 million is also the size of the annual operating budget of the entire Controller’s
Office. Adequate resources would allow the Controller to provide robust oversight, helping to
restore trust in government.
To empower the Controller to carry out the office’s Charter-mandated duties and provide the
robust level of accountability and oversight expected by the people of Los Angeles, please
support our recommended budget of no less than 0.42% of the General Fund, which would
allow us to hire 240 employees. Less than one-half of one percent of the General Fund is a
small price to pay for transparency and accountability.

Bar chart showing Controller’s staffing levels decreased since 2009

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kennethmejiala.bsky.social @kennethmejiala.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Canvassing + small dollar donations is how we're going to defeat big money and special interests! Our election ends June 2nd - there's no runoff because we have only one opponent. ✅Donate at mejiaforcontroller.com/donate ✅Volunteer at mejiaforcontroller.com/volunteer

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kennethmejiala.bsky.social @kennethmejiala.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Mold and roaches?🪳 It’s unacceptable that the City of LA can’t address these issues during housing inspections. We’re pleased that our audit is helping to fix this problem! On June 2, vote for the only City Controller candidate who doesn’t take money from big real estate!

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LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia @controller.lacity.gov · 26/02/2026

🚨 TODAY IS THE DAY! Support the Controller's Office in person, over Zoom, or send an email to reformLAcharter@lacity.org voicing your OPPOSITION to directly or indirectly take away from the Controller's Office current duties. Charterreform.lacontroller.app

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LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia @controller.lacity.gov · 26/02/2026

We just found out that there is another proposal to destroy the Controller's Office at tomorrow's Charter Reform meeting. Help us protect the Controller's Office! 📢Give public comment: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 4pm City Hall, Board of Public Works Session Room 350

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LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia @controller.lacity.gov · 21/02/2026

What do you notice about the City of LA's budget priorities over the past 13 years? 🤔 I'll point out one thing: the department that maintains, preserves, and enhances our roads, sidewalks, and trees has a SMALLER operating budget than it did 13 years ago! Know which one? 🛠️

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LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia @controller.lacity.gov · 18/02/2026

LOST OUT ON $100 MILLION IN GRANT FUNDS for Active Transportation Projects⁉️ The City doesn't have the staff to implement these grants due to budget/staffing cuts. ✂️ Budget season is NOW! Create your own LA budget at mylabudget.lacontroller.app & submit to your Council Member!

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LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia @controller.lacity.gov · 13/02/2026

💔 Heart to heart on taxes and City of LA spending spending spending. 💔 Check out these sites for budget and financial info on the City of LA: Budget.lacontroller.app Revexp.lacontroller.app Liabilityclaims.lacontroller.app Create your own LA budget at mylabudget.lacontroller.app

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LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia @controller.lacity.gov · 10/02/2026

New and/or increased TAXES coming to Los Angeles?! 🤔 (BUT they're not meant to target Angelenos) Take a watch and let us know if you'd vote for these if they show up on the ballot! 👀

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kennethmejiala.bsky.social @kennethmejiala.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Are you registered to vote in the City of LA? WE NEED YOUR HELP TO GET ON THE BALLOT! Come out to the Westside tomorrow or North Hollywood on Tuesday to sign for us and @marissaroyla.bsky.social You MUST be registered to vote in the City of LA to sign.

Marissa Roy holding a petition and Kenneth Mejia with his arms raised, large green text above them say “sign our petitions”
below them: MON. FEB 9
WESTSIDE
4pm-7pm
11424 Palms Blvd
(outside Mar Vista
Rec Center)
TUES. FEB 10
NOHO
5pm-8pm
6160 Laurel Canyon
Blvd
(outside Boba Time)

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kennethmejiala.bsky.social @kennethmejiala.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

We are 500 signatures closer to qualifying for the ballot! Huge thanks to everyone who came out today, especially the 80+ volunteers who made this event possible! If you want to stop by our office tomorrow morning (Sun 2/8 10am-12pm) to sign, COMMENT BELOW!

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LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia @controller.lacity.gov · 07/02/2026

In one week, cars killed 5 people in LA, including a pregnant mother & her unborn child. The City paid out $318 million in Dangerous Condition Liabilities since 2020 while investing only 5% of its annual budget in street services & transportation. These deaths were preventable.

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LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia @controller.lacity.gov · 05/02/2026

Thank you to UCLA's Undergraduate Students Association for having us tonight! We had a great time sharing our budget website and empowering students to advocate for their budget priorities. Want Controller Mejia to speak at your school? Reach out at controller.mejia@lacity.org

Kenneth Mejia speaking in a room full n of UCLA students. Text says "Thank you, UCLA Undergraduate Students Association!"

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LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia @controller.lacity.gov · 04/02/2026

Los Angeles cannot trust our financial future to someone connected with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. LA 2028 Olympics Committee Chair Casey Wasserman must take accountability and resign.

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LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia @controller.lacity.gov · 23/01/2026

Controller Kenneth Mejia’s statement on our Fraud, Waste & Abuse investigation into homeless service provider. Today, the US Attorney’s Office arrested Alexander Soofer, Executive Director of Abundant Blessings, charging him with fraudulently obtaining $23 mil in public money.

January 23, 2026
RE: FRAUD, WASTE, AND ABUSE INVESTIGATION ON HOMELESS SERVICE PROVIDEF
In July 2024, and as previously reported by our Office, the Controller's Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) Unit received a hotline tip alleging contractor fraud by a service provider at an nside Safe hotel. Upon receiving the allegation, our FWA investigators conducted an on-site visit of the location, interviewed residents and staff, and launched a formal investigation intc allegations of contractor fraud. This formal investigation included determining whether the contractor provided food services to unhoused residents in accordance with their contractual obligations. In conjunction with the investigation, the FWA Unit was able to secure immediate relief for vulnerable residents by ensuring corrective action that led to the provision o1 nutritious meals for residents at the Inside Safe site.
The FWA Unit's timely and thorough investigative efforts garnered the attention of local and federal law enforcement agencies. Today, the United States Attorney's Office arrestec Alexander Soofer, executive director of Abundant Blessings, on a federal criminal complaint charging him with fraudulently obtaining $23 million in public money intended to combat homelessness.
Allegations about contractor fraud are especially concerning because the City spends billions on goods and services each year. Multiple performance audits conducted by our Office in recent years have shown a significant lack of contractor oversight by City departments. These conditions increase the risk that taxpayer funds are being wasted, which leaves less money available to deliver critical services to residents during the City's ongoing fiscal emergency.
As a result of the FWA Unit's investigative findings, our investigators will be conducting proactive inspections of shelter facilities to ensure that contractors are providing services in accordance with established requirements. This critical oversight function is imperative…

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LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia @controller.lacity.gov · 22/01/2026

THE ISSUE: As the City's Accountant, we can see every account & dollar that's unused/unspent. If other departments need those funds, they will not get them. But for LAPD, no problem. They can overspend, have hundreds of millions in liability claims, & EVEN get a budget increase.

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LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia @controller.lacity.gov · 22/01/2026

Today, the City Council voted 9-4 to give LAPD more money since they're hiring 170 more officers than what was budgeted for. In the past two fiscal years, LAPD went over budget by $210 million + had $260 million in liability payouts. The City will always find money for LAPD.☑️

Today's vote to give additional funding to LAPD to hire more police officers
Bob Blumenfield absent Marqueece harris-dawson yes Eunisses Hernandez no Heather Hutt ves Ysabel Jurado no John Lee yes Tim McOsker yes Adrin Nazarian Yes Imelda Padilla Yes Traci Park Yes Curren Price Absent Nithya Raman No Monica Rodriguez Yes Hugo Soto-Martinez No Katy Yaroslavsky Yes

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