California’s Santa Monica to Consider Fiscal Emergency

Santa Monica faces financial side effects from sexual abuse payouts, pandemic effects, growing homelessness, and crime.

A sign on display in front of a popular shopping area of Santa Monica, Calif., on Jan. 19, 2023. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

The Southern California coastal city of Santa Monica is expected to decide whether to declare a fiscal emergency on Sept. 9 as revenues continue to drop and sexual abuse payouts grow.

City council members will consider a resolution to declare a fiscal emergency, allowing the city manager to take steps to address the crisis.