Voters want a candidate who can restore Hollywood
Metro voters are increasingly concerned about the decline of Hollywood and the entertainment industry as productions move to cheaper locations. Many residents attribute this trend to high taxes, red tape, and a lack of production incentives in California. Despite these challenges, there remains a strong belief among Angelenos that Los Angeles will continue to be the heart of the entertainment industry.
- ▪Residents believe the struggling entertainment industry is a key issue in the 2026 election cycle.
- ▪Many attribute the decline to high taxes and a lack of production incentives in California.
- ▪Voters express optimism about Hollywood's future despite concerns over AI and social media creators.
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Metro Voters want a candidate who can restore Hollywood By Matt Elias and Helen Zhao Published May 28, 2026, 9:11 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Angelenos believe a key issue in the 2026 election cycle is 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 the film industry and it’s just changed,” one woman said.
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