Bass Asks LADWP to Pause Utility Shutoffs for Customers Behind on Bills
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has asked the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to pause utility shutoffs for customers who are behind on their bills.
Los Angeles, CA, October 20, 2026 —
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has asked the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to pause utility shutoffs for customers who are behind on their bills, according to the information provided.
The request concerns customers with overdue utility bills and a possible halt to shutoffs. The summary does not say when Bass made the request, how long a pause would last, or whether it would apply to all customers who are behind on payments. It also does not state whether LADWP has agreed to the request or taken any action in response.
No details were provided about the number of customers who could be affected, the amount of unpaid bills, or the services covered by the requested pause. The information also does not describe the reasons Bass gave for making the request or any conditions that might accompany it.
The request should not be taken as confirmation that shutoffs have been suspended. The available information only establishes that Bass asked LADWP to pause them. The utility’s response, the status of any shutoffs, and the timing of any next steps were not provided.
Further details about the request and LADWP’s position were not included in the summary. As a result, the scope and practical effect of the proposal remain unclear based on the information available.
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