To provide the City of Gardena with funding available to retain experienced police officers/firefighters/ paramedics; maintain 911 emergency response times, gang/drug prevention programs, emergency communications, neighborhood police patrols, youth/senior services, parks/recreation centers; repair streets/sidewalks, and provide general fund services shall the ordinance establishing a 3/4¢ sales tax be adopted, providing approximately $7,400,000 annually, until ended by voters, requiring annual audits, all funds controlled locally?
2, Los Angeles County • 2020 • Measure
Passed
Result: 64.3% yes, 35.7% no (11,273 votes cast)
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This measure established a 0.75-cent sales tax in Gardena, California to fund public safety services, infrastructure repairs, and general city services, generating approximately $7.4 million annually. The tax continues indefinitely until voters choose to end it and requires annual audits with all funds remaining under local control.