This is an alarming new City law. While I subscribe to the notion that everyone deserves a second chance this new ordinance goes way too far.
http://www.citywatchla.com/index.php/los-angeles/12403-mayor-s-immigrant-defense-fund-diverts-attention-from-la-s-alarming-2017-hiring-mandates
"It will target for hire as City workers: (1) the homeless; (2) formerly incarcerated, including those on parole or probation; (3) "former" gang members; and (4) troubled and "disconnected"/fostered youth.
These individuals will be recruited to replace the 46% of current City employees eligible for retirement within two years."
Veterans are fifth on the list!
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