Nithya Raman‘s campaign is calling out L.A. Mayor Karen Bass for taking credit for expanding the state film and TV incentive in a recent TV ad.
\n\nIn the ad, Bass looks to the camera and says: “With the film industry struggling, I cut fees and expanded film and TV tax credits… saving thousands of Hollywood jobs.”
\n\nGov. Gavin Newsom led the effort to double the state’s film incentive to $750 million last year, in response to a dramatic downturn in L.A. production since 2022. Entertainment jobs have become a key issue in the race for mayor, with each candidate accusing the other of not doing enough to support the industry.
\n\nOn Thursday, Raman’s spokesperson argued that Bass was falsely claiming credit for legislation that was approved in Sacramento.
\n\n“We’re used to some whoppers from Mayor Bass, but this may be one of her biggest,” said the spokesperson, Liz Garcia. “She’s looking voters in the eye and taking credit for expanding film tax credits enacted at the state level. Meanwhile, Los Angeles has lost 40,000 entertainment jobs on her watch. The Mayor should spend less time taking credit for Sacramento’s work and more time answering for her failure to protect the…
Original source: https://variety.com/v/tv/