Inside the local ballot measures L.A. will vote on in the Nov. 3 election
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Set us as preferred Los Angeles voters will head to the polls Tuesday to vote on a slew of ballot measures, including a half-cent sales tax that would beef up the city’s Fire Department — but which also would cost Angelenos more to fill up their gas tanks, buy clothes and dine out.Another measure would allow the City Council to meet just once a week, instead of three times as required by the City Charter.
In all, there are eight ballot measures before L.A.voters that could have a significant impact on how the city government functions, and which take just a simple majority to pass.
Here’s a roundup:Measure FD: Sales tax hike for the Fire DepartmentVoters will consider a half-cent increase to the city’s retail sales tax, bumping it from 10.25 cents per dollar spent to 10.75 cents per dollar spent.The tax hike is expected to raise an estimated $345 million annually and would be funneled into a separate fund specifically for the Fire Department.The sales tax increase was spearheaded by the union representing rank-and-file firefighters, who have long complained the department is underfunded.The city still would be required to fund the department at the same average percentage out of the general fund, ensuring extra revenue generated by the tax would add to its regular budget.Opponents say this would be the third sales tax hike since 2024, costing an average of $86 per person and $345 for a family of four in additional sales taxes each year.
The firefighters union said the tax fund is essential to increase the number of firefighters and lower response times across the city.Charter Amendment EE: Fewer City Council meetingsAmendment EE would allow the Council to meet once a week instead of three times, as required under the City Charter.The Council voted 12-0 to put the measure on the ballot, with three council member...