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Angelenos believe a key issue in the2026 election cycleis the struggling entertainment industry, as productions continue fleeing Hollywood for cheaper states and countries.
Residents interviewed by The California Post repeatedly pointed to taxes, red tape and the lack of production incentives as major reasons film and television jobs are disappearing from LA.
“My husband is in thefilm industryand it’s just changed,” one woman said. “Nobody films here because there’s no tax credits, because there’s no benefits.”
Others warned that California is losing work to states like Georgia and Louisiana, as well as countries offering cheaper production costs and aggressive tax incentives.
“It’s a no-brainer,” another resident said. “When there’s productions, there’s jobs.”
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One Angeleno said local leaders need to “clear the red tape” and make it easier for studios andproductions to operate in Los Angeles.
“We need to be proactive with getting the people that need to be working, working,” the resident said. “Hollywood brings magic. It brings inspiration.”
Some voters also expressed concern over artificial intelligence, influencer culture and the rise of social media creators replacing traditional entertainment jobs.
Source: California Post – Breaking California News, Photos & Videos
