The City Council is expected to give its final approval to a proposed ordinance that would create a Metal and Wire Theft Reward program, which city officials hope will curb crimes against public infrastructure such as copper wire theft.

Last week, council members voted 8-2 in favor of the ordinance and the matter was scheduled for a second vote today. If approved, the matter will go before Mayor Karen Bass for her consideration.

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In January 2024, then-Councilman Kevin de Leon, alongside Councilwoman Traci Park and Councilman John Lee, introduced a motion seeking to create a tiered reward system program to solicit help from residents in addressing copper wire theft. Council members later approved the motion and instru

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