Shall an ordinance protecting Palmdale'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 Palmdale, be adopted?
2, Los Angeles County • 2020 • Measure
Passed
Result: 60.4% yes, 39.6% no (56,909 votes cast)
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This measure established a 0.75-cent sales tax in Palmdale to generate approximately $12 million annually for city services including street repairs, emergency response, homelessness programs, and other municipal operations. The tax includes citizen oversight and public disclosure requirements, and continues until ended by voters.