To protect South El Monte's long term financial stability; maintain 911 emergency response/neighborhood patrols, gang prevention; help prevent thefts/burglaries; maintain streets; improve safe routes to school; keep public areas/parks safe/clean; maintain afterschool programs, youth/senior services, other general services, shall the measure establishing a 1/4¢ sales tax generating approximately $1,000,000 annually until ended by the voters, subject to independent financial audits, all funds benefiting South El Monte residents, be adopted?
2, Los Angeles County • 2020 • Measure
Passed
Result: 70.9% yes, 29.1% no (5,506 votes cast)
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This measure establishes a 0.25% sales tax in South El Monte, California, generating approximately $1 million annually to fund police services, street maintenance, parks, youth and senior programs, and other general city services. The tax remains in effect until ended by voters and is subject to independent financial audits.