To maintain 9-1-1 emergency response times, including to home break-ins and thefts; neighborhood, school and park police patrols, fire/paramedic services, fire station operations, emergency preparedness; retain/attract local businesses; maintain streets/infrastructure; provide other general services and maintain City finances, shall the City of Arcadia establish a 3/4¢ sales tax providing approximately $8,600,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring annual independent financial audits, all funds remaining in Arcadia?
2, Los Angeles County • 2019 • M
Passed
Result: 63.8% yes, 36.2% no (7,539 votes cast)
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This measure established a 0.75% sales tax in Arcadia, California to fund emergency services, police and fire operations, infrastructure maintenance, and other general city services, generating approximately $8.6 million annually. The tax remains in effect until voters choose to end it and requires annual independent financial audits with all funds staying within the city.