Shall the measure to maintain 911 emergency response services by retaining firefighters/ police officers/ paramedics; addressing homelessness; fixing potholes/streets; maintaining storm drains, parks, after-school programs, senior services, and other general fund services, by continuing the voter approved one-half cent sales tax, generating approximately 9.8 million dollars annually, until March 31, 2033, requiring independent annual audits, all funds used locally, with no tax rate increase, be adopted?
2, Los Angeles County • 2020 • Measure
Passed
Result: 76.9% yes, 23.1% no (14,120 votes cast)
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This measure continued an existing half-cent sales tax in Los Angeles until March 31, 2033, to fund emergency services, infrastructure maintenance, homelessness programs, and other general city services, generating approximately $9.8 million annually. The measure maintained the current tax rate without any increase and required independent annual audits with all funds staying local.