Karen Bass Picks Up IATSE Endorsement in Bid for Reelection: ‘We Can Get Our Industry Back’
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has received the endorsement of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees in her reelection campaign. She is advocating for increased subsidies to retain film production in California, which has been declining. Bass emphasizes her commitment to revitalizing the industry and has taken steps to address industry concerns.
- ▪Karen Bass has secured the endorsement of IATSE, the largest union for film and TV workers.
- ▪She is advocating for the elimination of the $750 million cap on the state's tax credit for production.
- ▪Bass has stated her commitment to addressing the industry's needs and streamlining permitting processes.
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Home Politics News May 20, 2026 6:00am PT Karen Bass Picks Up IATSE Endorsement in Bid for Reelection: ‘We Can Get Our Industry Back’ By Gene Maddaus Plus Icon Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer @GeneMaddaus Latest Harvey Weinstein Rape Case Ends in Mistrial as Jury Unable to Reach Verdict 5 days ago Amazon Studios Accused of Blacklisting Vendor Who Refused to Pay Kickbacks 6 days ago Nithya Raman Is Hollywood’s Choice for L.A. Mayor — But Will It Matter? 6 days ago See All Getty Images for ESSENCE Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass picked up the endorsement on Wednesday of the nation’s largest union representing film and TV workers.
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