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Lynwood, California, Measure LH, For-profit Hospital Tax (November 2020)
| Lynwood Measure LH | |
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| Election date November 3, 2020 | |
| Topic Local business tax and City tax | |
Status Defeated | |
| Type Referral | Origin Lawmakers |
Lynwood Measure LH was on the ballot as a referral in Lynwood on November 3, 2020. It was defeated.
A “yes” vote supported authorizing a 3% tax on gross receipts for all for-profit hospitals to fund general services including public safety, infrastructure, and programs for parks, youth and seniors. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing a 3% tax on gross receipts for all for-profit hospitals to fund general services including public safety, infrastructure, and programs for parks, youth and seniors. |
A simple majority was required for the approval of Measure LH.
Election results
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Lynwood Measure LH |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 8,549 | 46.21% | ||
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9,953 | 53.79% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Measure LH was as follows:
| “ | To protect, maintain and enhance vital public safety services, infrastructure needs including streets, utility maintenance, park and recreation services including programs for youth and seniors, and other essential services, shall the City of Lynwood impose a three percent (3%) privilege tax on the gross receipts of for-profit hospitals operating within the City of Lynwood? All funds to be deposited in Lynwood general fund. | ” |
Path to the ballot
This measure was put on the ballot through a vote of the governing body of Lynwood.
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