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Lakewood, California, Measure L, Sales Tax (March 2020)
| Lakewood Measure L | |
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| Election date March 3, 2020 | |
| Topic Local sales tax | |
Status Approved | |
| Type Referral | Origin Lawmakers |
A sales tax measure was on the ballot for Lakewood voters in Los Angeles County, California, on March 3, 2020.[1] It was approved.
| A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to levy an additional sales tax of 0.75% to fund general services, thereby increasing the total sales tax rate in the city from 9.5% to 10.25%. |
| A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to levy an additional sales tax of 0.75% to fund general services, thereby leaving the total sales tax rate in the city at 9.5%. |
A simple majority was required for the approval of Measure L.
Election results
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Lakewood Measure L |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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13,822 | 64.35% | ||
| No | 7,657 | 35.65% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot question
The ballot question was as follows:[1]
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To protect City of Lakewood’s financial stability; maintain 911 emergency response/sheriff patrols; prevent property crimes, thefts, burglaries; protect local drinking water; maintain streets; repair potholes; keep public areas/parks safe/clean; address homelessness; maintain senior/disabled resident/youth/gang prevention programs/other general services, shall an ordinance establishing a ¾¢ sales tax providing approximately $10,000,000 annually until ended by voters be adopted; requiring citizens’ oversight, audits, all funds controlled locally?[2] |
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Full text
The full text of the measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
This measure was put on the ballot through a vote of the Lakewood City Council.[1]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Los Angeles County Elections Office , "Sample Ballot Tool," accessed January 27, 2020
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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