It seems that what passes for corruption in most other states is tame compared to the routine business at all levels of LA government, so y'all got a pretty high bar to clear before it raises any serious flags...and progs would like to replicate that nationally.
But you aren't alone in revenue trumping cost cutting...politicians "d" & "r" find it too hard to eliminate anything...
And the cowardice of the Pubbies leave us rooting for no other option but "Let It Burn"!