# Mayor Karen Bass pauses LA utility shutoffs

> LA mayor stops water and electricity cuts for residents unable to pay bills.
- Title: Mayor Karen Bass pauses LA utility shutoffs · California Post
- Summary: LA mayor stops water and electricity cuts for residents unable to pay bills. LA mayor Karen Bass paused utility shutoffs for customers who can't pay bills…
- Keywords: karen bass, ladwp, utility bills, water shutoffs, electricity shutoffs, sewer rates, canter's deli, lifeline program, ez-save program, news, entertainment, Mayor
- Source: California Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/20/us-news/mayor-karen-bass-takes-action-on-skyrocketing-la-utility-bills
- Published: 2026-10-20T19:14:37+00:00
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- Topics: karen bass, la, ladwp, utility bills, water shutoffs, electricity shutoffs, sewer rates, canter's deli, lifeline program, ez-save program, news, entertainment
## Mayor Karen Bass pauses utility shutoffs
LA mayor Karen Bass ordered a pause on utility shutoffs through the end of the year for customers unable to pay bills amid skyrocketing rates.
## Bass urges affordable payments
Bass told customers to pay what they can afford now, noting running air conditioners has been a necessity for many.
## LADWP provides usage info
LADWP will provide every residential customer with information about electricity and water usage starting next month.
## Sewer rate hikes approved
The Los Angeles City Council approved sewer rate hikes in September 2024 with increases scheduled through 2028.
## Monica Rodriguez votes against hikes
Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez voted against higher sewer service fees because Angelenos can’t afford another rate hike.

> i voted against higher sewer service fees because angelenos can’t afford another rate hike.
## Canter’s Deli bill spikes
Canter’s Deli’s LADWP bill jumped nearly $10,000 in months to more than $34,000.
## Co-owner rejects leak explanation
Co-owner Jacqueline Canter said everyone’s bill has gone up so water leaks aren’t an excuse.

> everybody’s bill has gone up so that’s no excuse about a water leak.
## Key takeaway

LA mayor Karen Bass paused utility shutoffs for customers who can't pay bills amid rising costs.