To maintain 911 emergency response services, police, fire, parks, libraries, repair streets, and support general services, shall an ordinance be adopted extending the City of Long Beach's Transactions and Use Tax beyond 2027, generating approximately $60 million annually, at a 1% rate until December 31, 2022, at ¾% until September 30, 2027, and at 1% from October 1, 2027 until ended by voters, requiring a citizens' advisory committee and annual independent audits, with all funds remaining in Long Beach?
2, Los Angeles County • 2020 • Measure
Passed
Result: 50.0% yes, 50.0% no (99,336 votes cast)
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This measure extends Long Beach's 1% sales tax beyond 2027 to fund 911 services, police, fire, parks, libraries, street repairs, and general city services, generating approximately $60 million annually. The tax rate would be 1% until December 2022, then ¾% until September 2027, then return to 1% indefinitely unless ended by voters, with oversight through a citizens' advisory committee and annual audits.