Readers Respond: Would you support increasing the citywide minimum wage to $30?

👍👎 Readers Respond

Would you support increasing the citywide minimum wage to $30 ?

The L.A. Times recently published a story in which 13th District Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez indicated he'd be inclined to support raising the minimum wage to $30 minimum for all workers.

What do you think: Would you support increasing the citywide minimum wage to $30?

👍 Yes -- 40%

👎 No -- 60%

Some of your comments:

“$30/hour is absurd for this skill level of work”

“I do believe people need to make a living wage. I'm concerned because I think it will hurt small businesses and increase prices, both of which have consequences.”

“Real wages have been stagnant compared to cost of living increases for a long time, it’s time to pay people a living wage.”

“People have to live, don’t