Shall an ordinance improving/protecting water quality; capturing rain/stormwater to increase safe drinking water supplies and prepare for future drought; protecting public health and marine life by reducing pollution, trash, toxins/plastics entering Los Angeles County waterways/bays/beaches; establishing a parcel tax of 2.5¢ per square foot of impermeable area, exempting low-income seniors, raising approximately $300,000,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring independent audits, oversight and local control be adopted?
1, Los Angeles County • 2018 • M
Passed
Result: 69.5% yes, 30.5% no (2,598,940 votes cast)
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This measure established a parcel tax of 2.5 cents per square foot of impermeable area to fund water quality improvements, stormwater capture, and pollution reduction projects in Los Angeles County. The tax includes exemptions for low-income seniors and is expected to raise approximately $300 million annually with independent oversight requirements.