cross-posted from: https://kbin.social/m/news@lemmy.world/t/237636
UPDATED: Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia tweeted Friday that StreetsLA would be fining Universal Studios $250 for trimming trees without a city permit. He also said that “outdated l…
LA citizens should be ashamed of their government for this slap on the wrist. As I mentioned in another comment, these trees will be permanently damaged and represented decades of investment and thousands of dollars of value to public. Maybe a lawsuit can be a more meaningful punishment but I’m not sure how much of a case there would be.
250$ let’s you know that fine and punishment are only for poor people. Period.