upkeep
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Proponents of the measure say Los Angeles is falling short in providing basic services, including street and sidewalk maintenance, upkeep of streetlights and trees and other services administered by the Department of Public Works.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Charter Amendment PRK would accomplish that by doubling the minimum budget allocation set aside for the department, which oversees the upkeep of green spaces, playing fields and even senior centers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
And what kind of upkeep is required inside and outside of the home?
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
When delinquencies and foreclosures force boards to cut back or delay upkeep, it ultimately hurts property values for the entire neighborhood, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
“Yes, actually. Dark blue means scientist or researcher, and green means support staff—they do maintenance, upkeep, things like that.”
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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