2026 Budget Recommendation / R36 / Civil Rights, Human Rights and Equity / Staffing and Resources / 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games Support
Council File 26-0600-S58
Under review — the city is working out how to staff and resource the 2028 Olympics while protecting vulnerable populations, older adults, disabled residents, and immigrant communities from displacement and other harms. It's currently in committee review.
Brief
This 2026 budget recommendation allocates staffing and resources to support the City's preparation for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Initiated by Council on June 24, 2026, the file focuses on civil rights, human rights, and equity dimensions of Olympic readiness. It was referred to the Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee on July 8 and remains pending committee review.
Full summary
Council File 26-0600-S58 is a 2026 budget recommendation that directs the allocation of staffing and resources to support Los Angeles' hosting of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The file is categorized under Civil Rights, Human Rights, and Equity, indicating that the Council's approach to Olympic preparation includes consideration of equity impacts, protection of vulnerable populations, and civil rights compliance. The motion was introduced by Council on June 24, 2026, and was referred to the Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee on July 8, 2026. The committee assignment suggests that the City is examining how Olympic preparation and related activities—which may include construction, displacement risk, security measures, and service delivery changes—affect older residents, disabled residents, immigrant communities, and communities of color. As of the last recorded activity on July 8, 2026, the file remains pending in committee. With an expiration date of June 24, 2028, the file has approximately two years to move through the legislative process before the Olympic Games commence. No further committee action or council votes have been recorded to date.
Activity (1)
- 2026-07-08 Council document(s) referred to Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee.
Documents (1)
- 2026-06-24 Budget Recommendation · other