RLn June 2 Ballot Recommendations

Governor of the State of California

Xavier Becerra

U.S. Representative

44th District — Nanette Diaz Barragán

36th District — Ted W. Lieu

California State Assembly

District 65 — Fatima Iqbal-Zubair

LA County Sheriff — Eric Strong

LA County Assessor — Jeffrey Prang

Mayor City of Los Angeles — Nithya Raman

15th LA City Council — Tim McOsker

COUNTY MEASURES

Los Angeles County – Measure ER

Essential Services Restoration Act — Yes

Vote: Majority (50% + 1 required)

Shall the measure be adopted to address federal funding cuts by:

• Reducing loss of essential services, including healthcare
• Preventing closure of four County public hospitals and multiple clinics
• Preventing layoffs of healthcare workers and service reductions
• Funding these services through a 0.5% general sales tax for 5 years, generating approximately $1 billion annually
• Subject to independent audits

CITY OF CARSON

Measure FW — No

Vote: Majority (50% + 1 required)

Shall the measure be adopted to:

• Allow sale of “safe and sane fireworks” from up to 12 temporary stands
• Permit sales/use during specified Fourth of July dates and times
• Prohibit “dangerous fireworks” except as allowed under state law

CITY OF LOS ANGELES MEASURES

Measure CB — Yes

Cannabis Business Tax on Unlicensed Operators

Apply existing cannabis business taxes to unlicensed cannabis businesses:

• 10% on cannabis sales
• 5% on medical cannabis sales
• 2% on manufacturing/cultivation/other commercialization
• 1% on transportation/testing/research

Estimated revenue: $30–35 million annually for general city services
(including streets, sidewalks, 911 response, fire protection, parks)

Measure TC — Yes

Transient Occupancy Tax for Online Travel Companies

Would require online travel companies to: Collect and remit the City’s hotel tax (14% rate)

Estimated revenue: ~$5 million annually for general city services

Measure TT — Yes

Changes to Transient Occupancy Tax

Would:

• Increase hotel tax from 14% to 16% through 2028
• Reduce to 15% thereafter
• Require online travel companies to collect and remit tax

Estimated revenue: $22–44 million annually for city services

CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES

Measure PF — Yes 

Vote: Majority (50% + 1 required)

Shall the measure be adopted to:

• Maintain the Palos Verdes Estates Police Department
• Continue LA County Fire Protection District emergency services
• Preserve response times, patrols, and burglary prevention
• Fund wildfire preparedness and fire risk reduction
• Extend parcel tax for 10 years:

$990 per parcel

• Plus $0.67 per square foot of building improvements
• Generate approximately $16.2 million annually (adjustable over time)
• Require citizen oversight, public reporting, and independent audits