Shall an ordinance protecting Lancaster's long-term financial stability; maintaining essential city services; repairing streets/potholes; addressing homelessness; maintaining 911 emergency response; keeping public areas safe/clean for all; retaining local businesses; protecting local water sources; maintaining veterans, senior, mental health, community programs; by establishing a ¾-cent sales tax, providing approximately $12,000,000 annually until ended by voters; requiring citizen oversight, public spending disclosures; all funds used locally in Lancaster, be adopted?
2, Los Angeles County • 2020 • Measure
Passed
Result: 54.9% yes, 45.1% no (59,140 votes cast)
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This measure established a 0.75-cent sales tax in Lancaster to generate approximately $12 million annually for city services including street repairs, homelessness programs, emergency response, and community services. The measure included requirements for citizen oversight and public spending disclosures, with funds restricted to local use in Lancaster.