To maintain City of Paramount public safety; gang prevention, youth/afterschool programs; neighborhood Sheriff patrols; protect local clean drinking water supplies; address homelessness; repair streets/potholes; maintain storm drains/prevent flooding; clean up illegal dumping; make public areas safe/clean, and keep local sales tax revenue in Paramount supporting general services; shall the City of Paramount adopt an ordinance establishing a ¾¢ sales tax providing approximately $4,500,000 annually, subject to annual independent audits?
2, Los Angeles County • 2020 • Measure
Passed
Result: 71.4% yes, 28.6% no (6,058 votes cast)
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This measure established a 0.75-cent sales tax in Paramount, California, generating approximately $4.5 million annually for general city services including public safety, infrastructure maintenance, and community programs. The tax revenue is subject to annual independent audits and remains within the city.