Shall the measure to establish a general, three-quarters percent (0.75%) local transactions and use (sales) tax, raising an estimated $11.4 million annually, and ending when voters decide to do so, subject to independent audits and public reports of spending, to provide and maintain a high level of City services, including, but not limited to, local sheriff's and community safety, sidewalk and street maintenance and repair, tree-trimming, library services, and parks and recreation services, be adopted?
2, Los Angeles County • 2020 • Measure
Failed
Result: 32.5% yes, 67.5% no (14,253 votes cast)
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The measure would have established a 0.75% local sales tax in Los Angeles, raising an estimated $11.4 million annually to fund city services including sheriff and community safety, street and sidewalk maintenance, tree trimming, library services, and parks and recreation. The tax would have continued indefinitely until voters decided to end it, with spending subject to independent audits and public reporting.