Jackie Filla

Dr. Jackie Filla is the President of the Hotel Association of Los Angeles (HALA), where she advocates for the interests of the hospitality industry. Recently, she has been vocal about the negative impacts of a phased-in minimum wage hike for hotel workers in Los Angeles, which has led to significant job losses and reduced hours for employees. Filla emphasizes that the job losses, affecting many working-class individuals, are primarily driven by the new wage policies set forth by the city government. She is actively seeking amendments to the ordinance to alleviate the financial strain on hotels while aiming to preserve jobs in the sector.