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Los Angeles County · General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

What's on your ballot, Los Angeles County.

Every measure and contest we hold for Los Angeles County, in the official documents' own words: what each measure does, what it costs, what a YES and a NO mean where a card sets them out, and who is running. Nothing here tells you how to vote. Every item links to the official document it came from.

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County measures

2 measures on every ballot in Los Angeles County.

Measure A

Los Angeles County · Measure A

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What it doesShall the measure amending the Los Angeles County Charter to prohibit strikes by district attorney investigators, medical examiners, and lifeguards; their supervisors; and nonadministrative civilian employees working in the Fire Department, Sheriff's Department, and the Department of Medical Examiner, reiterate existing legal obligations for good faith negotiations, and establish an impartial binding arbitration process for resolving labor disputes with certified public safety employee organizations representing County employees including firefighters, sheriffs, and the abovementioned employees, as specified in the charter amendment ordinance, be adopted?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 4

What changesBy Dawyn R. Harrison, County Counsel Measure A (Measure) is a proposed amendment to the Charter of the County of Los Angeles (County) placed on the ballot by ordinance and resolution of the County Board of Supervisors. The Measure would amend the County Charter to establish a binding arbitration process for resolving disputes between the County and labor organizations certified by the Los Angeles County Employee Relations Commission as representing County employees in bargaining units specified in the Measure (collectively, the Parties). County employees represented by these bargaining units include firefighters, deputy sheriffs, sworn law enforcement supervisors and managers, lifeguards, and civilian employees working for the County Fire Department, Sheriff's Department, and Department of the Medical Examiner.

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 1

Fiscal effectThe County's current annual expenditures for compensation (salaries and benefits) for covered public safety employees are approximately $4.1 billion.

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 1

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Who is for and against: in the official document, not set out on this card yet. Read it there: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 1

Read the measure · the official text (pp. 1–4)

Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 1 · Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 4 · Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 1 · Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, pp. 1–4 · Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 1

Measure E

Los Angeles County · Measure E

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What it doesShall the measure amending the Los Angeles County Charter to provide greater independence and structure for the County of Los Angeles Ethics Commission, Office of Ethics Compliance, and Ethics Compliance Officer, including appointment processes, qualifications, term, duties and responsibilities, and to continue uninterrupted the County's commitment to community investment and alternatives to incarceration, as specified in the charter amendment ordinance, be adopted?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 4

What changesBy Dawyn R. Harrison, County Counsel Measure E (Measure) is a proposed amendment to the Charter of the County of Los Angeles (Charter) placed on the ballot by ordinance and resolution of the County of Los Angeles (County) Board of Supervisors.

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 1

Fiscal effectIn addition, this measure maintains the County's existing budget allocation of at least ten percent (10%) of the County's locally generated unrestricted revenues in the General Fund for community investment and alternatives to incarceration funding.

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 1

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A majority (more than 50%)

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Who is for and against: in the official document, not set out on this card yet. Read it there: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 1

Read the measure · the official text (pp. 1–10)

Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 1 · Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 4 · Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 1 · Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, pp. 1–10 · Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 1

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City measures

52 measures in 31 cities. Pick your city above to see only yours.

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City of Burbank · Measure C

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What it doesCITY OF BURBANK CITY SERVICES MEASURE: MEASURE C: To maintain services including fire, paramedic, police, 911 response; prepare for/respond to wildfires/other disasters; prevent property crimes; keep public areas/neighborhoods clean/safe; address homelessness; support youth programs, senior services, other general city services; shall the measure increasing Burbank's transient occupancy tax, paid only by hotel/motel guests, from 10% to 12%, providing approximately $3,000,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring audits, spending disclosures, funds used locally, be adopted?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 5

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A majority (more than 50%)

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Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 5

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City of Cudahy · Measure H

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What it doesCudahy Rent Stabilization Protection Measure To safeguard tenant protections codified under Cudahy Municipal Code Chapter 5.13, including provisions that prevent excessive rent increases and stabilize rents over time while affording landlords reasonable returns, shall voter approval be required for any increase to the 3% maximum ceiling by which rents can be increased annually under Chapter 5.13, and 2/3 approval of the full City Council be required to otherwise amend or repeal Chapter 5.13?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 7

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A majority (more than 50%)

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Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 7

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City of Lynwood · Measure L

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What it doesLynwood Public Safety/Community Protection/City Services Measure To maintain 911 emergency response; prevent crime, including gang/juvenile crime and human trafficking; address homelessness; keep parks/public areas safe/clean; address speeding/unsafe driving; repair streets/potholes; support youth/senior programs, other general city services, shall the City of Lynwood ordinance establishing a 12% transient occupancy tax, (paid only by hotel/motel guests), be adopted, providing approximately $751,315 annually until ended by voters, requiring audits/public spending disclosure, all funds locally controlled/benefitting Lynwood residents?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 13

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A majority (more than 50%)

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Not in the official documents we hold yet: what a YES and a NO vote mean; who is for and against.

Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 13

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City of Hawthorne · Measure O

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What it doesShall the measure increasing the City of Hawthorne's transient occupancy (hotel) tax from 12% to 17%, to maintain City services such as police and fire protection, street repairs, park/recreation programs, and other general City services, generating approximately $3.1 million annually, paid only by hotel/lodging guests until ended by voters, with all funds staying local, be adopted?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 9

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A majority (more than 50%)

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Not in the official documents we hold yet: what a YES and a NO vote mean; who is for and against.

Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 9

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City of Paramount · Measure P

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What it doesCity of Paramount Public Safety, Environment, Streets and Business Improvement Measure Without taxing residential property owners or renters, shall the ordinance to fund services for Paramount 911 response/public safety; reducing crime; responding to business burglaries; addressing street racing; monitoring/improving water/air quality; repairing streets/potholes; supporting businesses by annually levying between 8¢ and 13¢ per square foot on industrial/commercial properties only, with annual adjustments up to 3%, raising approximately $4,000,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring audits, spending disclosure, local control, be adopted?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 14

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Two-thirds of the votes

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Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 14

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City of Diamond Bar · Measure Q

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What it doesTo maintain local funding for emergency response/Sheriff protection; keep Diamond Bar's neighborhoods/public areas safe/clean; prevent property crimes/burglaries; minimize the risk of wildfires; prepare for/respond to wildfires/other natural disasters; maintain roads/prevent potholes; for other general city services; shall a measure be adopted establishing a 1¢ sales tax, providing approximately $6,000,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring audits/spending disclosure, all funds benefiting Diamond Bar residents?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 8

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A majority (more than 50%)

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Not in the official documents we hold yet: what a YES and a NO vote mean; who is for and against.

Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 8

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City of Culver City · Measure T

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What it doesShall an ordinance to maintain Culver City emergency response/firefighter/paramedic/ police staffing; affordable housing/ mental health/ homeless reduction programs; improve streets, sidewalks, public transportation, infrastructure, parks and other general fund services by raising Culver City's transient occupancy tax paid by hotel/motel guests from 14% to 15% until March 1, 2028, and then to 16%, generating up to approximately $2,000,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring annual audits, public spending disclosures, with all funds used locally, be adopted?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 7

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A majority (more than 50%)

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

Not in the official documents we hold yet: what a YES and a NO vote mean; who is for and against.

Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 7

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City of San Marino · Measure U

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What it doesTo maintain existing funding which supports essential San Marino services including: police, fire, paramedic, emergency preparedness, repairing streets and sidewalks and other City infrastructure, providing youth and senior programs, and general government use; shall the City of San Marino measure be adopted extending the currently existing utility users tax at a rate of 6 percent, raising $2,620,000 annually, until ended by voters?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 16

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A majority (more than 50%)

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Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 16

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City of Bell Gardens · Measure W

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What it doesShall the measure permitting the City of Bell Gardens to sell the Bell Gardens Municipal Water System to the Golden State Water Company be adopted?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 5

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A majority (more than 50%)

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Not in the official documents we hold yet: what a YES and a NO vote mean; who is for and against.

Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 5

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City of Culver City · Measure AA

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What it doesShall the measure, to strengthen academic excellence, attract and retain teachers, support music/arts/athletics/STEM programs, instructional aides, and for other designated purposes, by imposing a special tax on all real estate parcels, including commercial use, of $0.48/building square foot, with senior exemptions, independent citizen/auditor oversight, subject to a tax cap, for 10 years, generating approximately $18,000,000 annually in local funds for Culver City public schools that the state cannot take be adopted?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 7

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A majority (more than 50%)

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Not in the official documents we hold yet: what a YES and a NO vote mean; who is for and against.

Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 7

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City of Inglewood · Measure AT

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What it doesOrdinance To Amend the Admissions Tax for Large Venues. Shall the ordinance amending the City's admissions tax on large venues to establish tiered rates of 10% and 2.5% based on venue seating capacity, and to remove the existing annual cap on admissions tax revenue, resulting in increased general fund revenues, be approved?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 10

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A majority (more than 50%)

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Not in the official documents we hold yet: what a YES and a NO vote mean; who is for and against.

Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 10

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City of Inglewood · Measure BB

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What it doesOrdinance To Eliminate Advertising on Public Right-Of-Way. Shall the ordinance to amend the General Plan and Inglewood Municipal Code to eliminate the City's authority to allow advertising on the public right-of-way and certain available properties, resulting in a loss of general fund revenues, be approved?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 10

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A majority (more than 50%)

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Not in the official documents we hold yet: what a YES and a NO vote mean; who is for and against.

Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 10

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City of Hawaiian Gardens · Measure BL

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What it doesShall the measure to help fund general City services, such as public safety, street operations and maintenance, and parks and recreation services, by updating and simplifying the City’s business license tax to levy a maximum annual $50 flat rate plus $0.95 per $1,000 of gross receipts above $30,000 for all businesses other than contractors, and a $175 flat rate for contractors, generating approximately $563,810 until ended by voters, all funds being local, be adopted?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 9

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A majority (more than 50%)

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Not in the official documents we hold yet: what a YES and a NO vote mean; who is for and against.

Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 9

Read onlyMeasure CC

City of Burbank · Measure CC

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What it doesCHARTER AMENDMENT MEASURE CC: Shall the Burbank City Charter be amended to remove the requirement for at-large elections of City Council members and permit the City's electoral system to be specified by ordinance adopted by the City Council or by the voters by initiative?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 5

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A majority (more than 50%)

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Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 5

Read onlyMeasure CD

City of Burbank · Measure CD

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What it doesBY-DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTIONS MEASURE CD: Shall the Ordinance be adopted adding Chapter 3 to Title 2 of the Municipal Code changing the City's electoral system for City Council elections from at-large to by-district elections in the districts reflected in Map 130?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 6

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A majority (more than 50%)

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Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 6

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City of South El Monte · Measure CL

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What it doesTerm Limits Reform Measure Shall the terms served by the City Council in the City of South El Monte be limited to no more than four (4) four-year terms in their lifetime and where service for the unexpired balance of a vacated City Council seat (whether by appointment or election) will not count as service for a full four-year term even if such service is for less than four years in duration?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 17

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A majority (more than 50%)

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Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 17

Read onlyMeasure CR

City of Baldwin Park · Measure CR

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What it doesGood Government Cannabis Reform Measure To fund general city services in Baldwin Park, such as cleaning trash/graffiti, fixing streets/potholes, crime prevention, 911 emergency response, and providing afterschool/youth employment programs, shall the measure applying the City of Baldwin Park’s existing 4% cannabis retailing tax rate to non-retail cannabis businesses, providing a projected $1,000,000 annually in additional locally controlled funding until ended by voters, that can’t be taken by the state, with public independent audits be adopted?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 5

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A majority (more than 50%)

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Not in the official documents we hold yet: what a YES and a NO vote mean; who is for and against.

Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 5

Read onlyMeasure CT

City of El Segundo · Measure CT

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What it doesShall an Ordinance amending the City's Business License Tax Ordinance to restore and impose a business license tax on nonprofit organizations that do not serve a charitable purpose, and also to exempt charitable organizations from having to pay a business license tax, thereby indefinitely restoring approximately $700,000 general funds annually, be adopted?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 8

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A majority (more than 50%)

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Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 8

Read onlyMeasure CU

City of Carson · Measure CU

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What it doesCarson City Government Accountability, Charter Update, No Tax Increase Measure. Shall the measure amending the Carson City Charter require campaign contribution transparency; make the City Charter consistent with State law on referring ballot measures for voter approval; update term limits to increase voter options; update City Treasurer duties; clarify and clean up inconsistent or outdated language, be adopted?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 6

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A majority (more than 50%)

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Not in the official documents we hold yet: what a YES and a NO vote mean; who is for and against.

Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 6

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City of Alhambra · Measure DB

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What it doesData Centers Prohibited. Shall an ordinance be adopted affirming the Council adopted ban on "Data Centers" by amending the Alhambra Municipal Code to again define "Data Centers" and prohibit them in all zones of the City?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 4

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A majority (more than 50%)

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Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 4

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City of Palmdale · Measure DE

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What it doesShall the ordinance establishing the office of Mayor as an at-large, elected position beginning with the November 2028 general municipal election be adopted?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 14

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A majority (more than 50%)

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Not in the official documents we hold yet: what a YES and a NO vote mean; who is for and against.

Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 14

Measure EE

City of Los Angeles · Measure EE

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What it doesShall the City Charter be amended to: increase the authority of the Police Department Inspector General and Fire Department Independent Assessor; prohibit Ethics Commissioners from running for certain elected offices for five years; increase penalties for campaign finance violations; require City Council to meet at least weekly rather than the currently required three days per week; increase referendum petition signature requirements; and make other changes regarding ethics, elections and governance?

Source: Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 47

What changesThe City Charter establishes the structure, powers, functions, processes and responsibilities of City government. The City is proposing various changes and clarifications to the City Charter regarding City ethics, elections, and governance.

Source: Los Angeles City Clerk, pp. 47–48

Fiscal effectThis City Charter amendment pertains to various governance areas including: facilitating language accessibility; reducing the minimum requirement for regularly held City Council meetings; increasing the required signatures for a referendum petition; updating Charter Section 470 to align with the campaign finance penalties in Section 706; …

Source: Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 48

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A majority (more than 50%)

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Who is for and against: in the official document, not set out on this card yet. Read it there: Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 49

Read the measure · the official text (pp. 52–59)

Sources: Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 50 · Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 49 · Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 47 · Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 48 · Los Angeles City Clerk, pp. 52–59 · Los Angeles City Clerk, pp. 47–48 · Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 51

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City of Whittier · Measure EL

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What it doesShall the measure amending the City's charter to prohibit candidates from running for mayor or member of the city council if their election would result in that candidate serving more than 12 total years in elective office in the City (aside from terms of office that were elected or appointed at or prior to November 3, 2026) be adopted?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 19

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A majority (more than 50%)

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Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 19

Read onlyMeasure ES

City of Santa Monica · Measure ES

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What it doesMEASURE ES: Shall a measure imposing a City of Santa Monica collected parcel tax of $495 per taxable parcel, adjusted annually for inflation, exempting qualifying seniors, affordable housing, non-profits, religious organizations, and schools, providing continual funding for Santa Monica’s public schools, including retaining teachers, assisting disadvantaged students, supporting art, music, science, math, and early childhood education, keeping school facilities clean and safe for student and community use, generating an estimated $12,000,000 annually until repealed by voters, with oversight requirements, be adopted?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 16

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A majority (more than 50%)

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Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 16

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City of Whittier · Measure EV

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What it doesShall the measure amending the City's charter so that the City's general municipal elections (currently held in April of each even-numbered year) are held in each even- numbered year on the same day as the November statewide general elections, be adopted?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 19

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A majority (more than 50%)

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Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 19

Read onlyMeasure FD

City of Los Angeles · Measure FD

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What it doesShall an ordinance providing funding for the Los Angeles Fire Department, including for hiring firefighters, paramedics, and other staff, purchasing and maintaining vehicles and equipment, building and upgrading fire stations, and brush clearance; by imposing a one- half percent (0.5%) sales tax in the City of Los Angeles; with annual audits and a citizen’s oversight committee; generating approximately $345 million annually until ended by voters; be adopted?

Source: Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 90

What changesThis citizen-sponsored ballot initiative, if approved, would require the City to adopt an ordinance to impose a new one-half percent (0.5%) retail transactions and use tax (Sales Tax) in the City of Los Angeles. The proceeds generated by this new Sales Tax would be used to provide supplemental funding for the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). The City’s current Sales Tax rate is 10.25%. This new tax would remain in place unless repealed by the voters, or if City budget obligations are not met, as specified in the initiative. Currently, the LAFD is funded primarily through the City’s General Fund. The General Fund is the primary operating fund of the City, and receives revenues from various taxes, permits, fees, fines and other sources that are available for discretionary uses. The General Fund has limited resources and is used to fund the majority of City departments that provide services to the public. If adopted, the additional revenue will be deposited into a new Special Fund.

Source: Los Angeles City Clerk, pp. 90–91

Fiscal effectIt generates roughly $345 million annually for a special fund dedicated exclusively to support the operation and services of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), inclusive of its core functions: hiring and retaining staff; purchasing and maintaining firefighting vehicles and equipment; building new and upgrading …

Source: Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 91

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Read the measure · the official text (pp. 101–111)

Sources: Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 90 · Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 91 · Los Angeles City Clerk, pp. 101–111 · Los Angeles City Clerk, pp. 90–91

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City of Santa Monica · Measure GG

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What it doesMEASURE GG: Shall the City Charter be amended to: affirm the City of Santa Monica’s just cause eviction laws; allow Rent Control Board Commissioners to serve up to three terms, including appointed service; annually increase the cap on rent controlled unit registration fees; clarify Rent Control Board authority to regulate timelines for deciding rent adjustment petitions; and permit eviction from affordable housing units for tenants who are not eligible or do not establish eligibility?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 17

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Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 17

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City of Hermosa Beach · Measure HB

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What it doesShall the measure to adopt a one-half percent (0.5%) local transactions and use (sales) tax providing approximately two million dollars ($2,000,000) annually until ended by voters (with citizens' oversight, independent audits, public reporting, and all funds remaining under local control) to maintain public safety services; repair and maintain streets, sidewalks, storm drains, parks, public facilities, and other infrastructure; address long-term fiscal sustainability; and support other general governmental purposes be adopted?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 10

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Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 10

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City of Huntington Park · Measure HP

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What it doesShall an ordinance be adopted to establish a lifetime limit of two (2) terms for members of the City Council, where a partial term of more than two (2) years counts as a full term, and a partial term of two (2) years or less does not count against the limit?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 10

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Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 10

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City of Alhambra · Measure HT

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What it doesModernization/No Tax Rate Increase Measure. To maintain city services, such as: Fire protection, paramedic, 911 emergency response, crime prevention and keeping streets, infrastructure, and parks safe and well-maintained shall City of Alhambra's measure modernizing the hotel/motel transient occupancy tax be adopted at the current 12% rate for stays up to 30 days to include short-term lodging, providing an additional $134,000 annually for city services until ended by voters, with all money locally controlled?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 4

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Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 4

Measure LA

City of Los Angeles · Measure LA

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What it doesShall the City Charter be amended to: establish a capital infrastructure plan and two-year budget cycle for the City; increase the authority of the Director of Public Works and allow for the elimination of or changes to the Board of Public Works; remove restrictions prohibiting the City from engaging in business enterprises and mortgaging City-owned property; and change certain contracting rules and procedures?

Source: Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 19

What changesThe Los Angeles City Charter (Charter) includes rules for how the City manages its budget, contracting, City-owned property, and the Department of Public Works. This measure would amend the Charter to make changes to these rules, as follows: ● Two-Year Budget: Currently, the City is required to adopt a budget each year. The measure would change the City’s budget cycle to a two-year cycle unless another budget cycle is adopted by ordinance, and modify the date by which the Mayor submits a Proposed Budget. This measure would require the Mayor to submit a proposed two-year budget to the City Council (Council) by April 1. The Council would have until June 1 to approve or modify the proposed two-year budget. Council changes would be subject to Mayoral veto and Council override as specified in the Charter. For each fiscal year of the two-year cycle, the Council will approve the amount appropriated in the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, by resolution, on or before June 1, subject to Mayoral veto and Council override provisions. ● Capital Infrastructure Plan (CIP): Currently, the City is not required to have a capital plan for City infrastructure projects.

Source: Los Angeles City Clerk, pp. 19–20

Fiscal effectTransitioning to the two-year budget cycle and establishing a capital infrastructure plan will require an estimated $4 million to $6 million in one-time costs to upgrade budget and asset management systems, train staff, and consult with subject matter experts.

Source: Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 20

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Read the measure · the official text (pp. 25–37)

Sources: Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 23 · Los Angeles City Clerk, pp. 21–22 · Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 19 · Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 20 · Los Angeles City Clerk, pp. 25–37 · Los Angeles City Clerk, pp. 19–20 · Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 24

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City of Cudahy · Measure OK

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What it doesKeep Cudahy Sales Tax Revenues Local Measure To preserve and continue the City's existing local funding stream, which may be used to support general City services, including, but not limited to, street, sidewalk and City building repair; park maintenance and enhancements; and youth and recreational programs, shall the City's existing 3/4% transactions (sales) and use tax be extended indefinitely, unless repealed by voters, providing approximately $1.3 million annually for local use?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 7

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Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 7

Measure PL

City of Los Angeles · Measure PL

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What it doesShall the City Charter be amended to: establish a Neighborhood Appeals Commission to replace Area Planning Commissions and establish a process for City Council review of Neighborhood Appeals Commission and City Planning Commission decisions; change the timing and process for City Council action on certain planning decisions; grant the Planning Department the authority to investigate, hear, and determine applications for quasi-judicial review; and allow for changes to floor area regulations by ordinance?

Source: Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 38

What changesThis measure proposes changes to the City’s planning and land use management. The measure would specify in the City Charter (Charter) the authorities and duties of the City Planning Department and Director of Planning, while concurrently modifying the authority of City Council to review planning and land use matters and replacing the seven Area Planning Commissions with a single new Neighborhood Appeals Commission. The City governs planning and land use through the Charter (City’s constitution) and ordinances (City laws). The Charter is the foundational document that establishes the powers and duties of key decisionmakers, which include the City Planning Department, City Planning Commission, Area Planning Commissions, Director of Planning, Office of Zoning Administration, the City Council and the Mayor. The Charter also establishes the processes and appeal rights for certain land use entitlements including General Plan Amendments, zone changes, variances, conditional use permits and similar quasi-judicial approvals.

Source: Los Angeles City Clerk, pp. 38–39

Fiscal effectThe annual administrative costs for commission staffing and resources are estimated to be reduced by $360,000 from $1.1 million to $740,000.

Source: Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 39

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Read the measure · the official text (pp. 42–46)

Sources: Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 41 · Los Angeles City Clerk, pp. 40–41 · Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 38 · Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 39 · Los Angeles City Clerk, pp. 42–46 · Los Angeles City Clerk, pp. 38–39

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City of San Gabriel · Measure PS

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What it doesTo protect San Gabriel's financial stability; maintain medical 911/police response, fire services; prevent crime; protect drinking water sources; repair streets/potholes; keep public areas safe/clean; maintain safe schools; prepare for/respond to earthquakes, fire/other disasters; retain /attract qualified firefighters; for other general services; shall a measure establishing a 1¢ sales tax providing approximately $7,100,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring audits, spending disclosure, funds locally controlled, be adopted?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 16

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Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 16

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City of Rosemead · Measure RC

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What it doesShall the City of Rosemead Charter be adopted to establish Rosemead as a charter city to have more authority over municipal affairs, imposing term limits on City Councilmembers, establishing the position of City prosecutor, permitting use of City funds for economic development, continuing following California law for limiting compensation for Councilmembers, and giving the City Council authority to adopt an ordinance giving veterans and disabled veterans preference in awarding contracts?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 15

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Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 15

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City of South El Monte · Measure RM

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What it doesCity Council Reform Measure Shall the voters amend the South El Monte Municipal Code to return to five elected City Council members and a Mayor selected from among the five elected City Council members?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 17

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Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 17

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City of Santa Monica · Measure RR

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What it doesMEASURE RR: Shall the City Charter be amended to prohibit evictions based on non- payment of rent when a tenant owes less than one month of the average of fair market rents, set annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, for ZIP codes in Santa Monica?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 17

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Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 17

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City of Rancho Palos Verdes · Measure RS

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What it doesRancho Palos Verdes Public Safety/City Services Measure: To help prepare for and respond to wildfires/natural disasters; maintain roads/storm drains; prevent sinkholes; address landslides/land movement; and support general city services, shall the transient occupancy tax (paid only by hotel/motel guests) be adjusted from 10% to 13%, providing approximately $2,200,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring audits, spending disclosures, all funds benefiting Rancho Palos Verdes which cannot be taken by the State or Los Angeles County, be adopted?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 15

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Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 15

Measure SC

City of Los Angeles · Measure SC

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What it doesShall the Los Angeles City Charter be amended to clarify the campaign finance rules for Board of Education elections and allow for changes by ordinance?

Source: Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 73

What changesCity Charter Section 803 establishes the campaign finance rules that candidates for the Board of Education for the Los Angeles Unified School District must follow during the election process. City Charter Sections 470 and 471 and Article 9.7 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code establishes the campaign finance rules that candidates for Mayor must follow during the election process. These rules supplement the California Political Reform Act of 1974. The campaign finance rules for candidates for the Board of Education and Mayor are similar, but are contained in different parts of the City Charter as well as the Los Angeles Municipal Code. This measure would clarify the campaign finance rules for Board of Education candidates by amending the City Charter to remove repetitive language in Charter Section 803 and requiring Board of Education candidates to follow the campaign finance rules for Mayoral candidates, as specified in City Charter Sections 470 and 471 and Article 9.7 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. This measure would apply the same provisions for Mayoral candidates to candidates for the Board of Education, with the exception of those provisions that apply only to candidates for City elected offices, such as the Office of the Mayor, and limitations on contributions from City contractors and lobbyists.

Source: Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 73

Fiscal effectCandidates for the LAUSD Board of Education shall not be subject to certain provisions regarding contributions and fundraising (Sections 470(c)(11) and 470(c)(12)), the provisions regarding public matching funds (Section 471), and as otherwise exempted by ordinance.

Source: Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 74

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Read the measure · the official text (pp. 76–89)

Sources: Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 75 · Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 73 · Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 74 · Los Angeles City Clerk, pp. 76–89

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City of South Gate · Measure SG

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What it doesShall an ordinance preventing cuts to City of South Gate services including maintaining streets and sidewalks; maintaining school crossing guards, parks/ recreation programs, police 911 and support services, and other General Fund uses by establishing an 8% utility user tax, exempting low income seniors, annually providing approximately $10,400,000 until ended by voters; requiring independent audits, public disclosure of all spending, local control, to benefit South Gate residents, be adopted?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 18

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Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 18

Measure TE

City of Los Angeles · Measure TE

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What it doesShall an ordinance be adopted to provide a one-time exemption from the City’s special documentary transfer tax (Proposition ULA) for residential properties that were damaged or destroyed in the Palisades Fire and are sold within five years of the date of the Fire?

Source: Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 13

What changesThe City of Los Angeles imposes a documentary transfer tax of 0.45 percent on the sale or transfer of real property. In 2022, voters approved the Homelessness and Housing Solutions Tax (Proposition ULA), an additional special documentary transfer tax on the sale or transfer of real property. Proposition ULA established a four percent tax on the sale or transfer of real property over $5 million and a 5.5 percent tax on sales or transfers at $10 million or more. The property sale thresholds subject to the tax are adjusted annually based on the Chained Consumer Price Index and are currently at $5.4 million and $10.9 million. Government entities, qualified affordable housing organizations, and certain non-profit organizations are exempt from the tax. Revenue from the Proposition ULA tax is used for affordable housing and tenant assistance programs. The Affordable Housing Program funds the production and rehabilitation of affordable housing. The Homelessness Prevention Program funds various tenant assistance activities, such as financial support or legal support in eviction cases. No more than eight percent of the revenue can be used for program administration, reporting, compliance, and implementation. On January 7, 2025, the Palisades Fire began. According to data from the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, the Palisades Fire led to the damage and destruction of approximately 5,620 structures, of which an estimated 5,495 were residential structures.

Source: Los Angeles City Clerk, pp. 13–14

Fiscal effectThe estimated reduction in ULA revenue is between $35 million and $66 million through January 2030.

Source: Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 14

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Read the measure · the official text (pp. 17–18)

Sources: Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 16 · Los Angeles City Clerk, pp. 15–16 · Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 13 · Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 14 · Los Angeles City Clerk, pp. 17–18 · Los Angeles City Clerk, pp. 13–14

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City of Santa Monica · Measure TT

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What it doesMEASURE TT: Shall the measure, which maintains the existing transient occupancy tax rates; authorizes the City Council to establish Major Event Periods, as defined, when the tax applies to lodging paid for or obtained by corporate entities for stays over 30 days, and to adjust the hotel and motel tax rate for such stays; clarifies that refunds require a natural person to complete at least thirty-one consecutive days of occupancy, and authorizes administrative regulations, be adopted?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 17

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A majority (more than 50%)

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Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 17

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City of Santa Monica · Measure VV

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What it doesMEASURE VV: Shall Article XXIII of the City Charter related to housing policies be amended to extend existing eviction protections to tenants renting single-unit dwellings and condominiums and require that for owner occupancy evictions from non-rent controlled units, the owner must intend in good faith to occupy the unit within 60 days after the tenant vacates and for at least 2 years thereafter?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 17

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A majority (more than 50%)

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Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 17

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City of Culver City · Measure YV

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What it doesMeasure YV. Shall the measure amending the City of Culver City Charter to allow Culver City residents aged 16 and 17, who are otherwise eligible to vote under state and local law, to vote on City and School District candidates and ballot measures, provided that each legislative body has approved budgetary funds and determined logistical systems are in place, and that inclusion would not prevent consolidation of City or School District elections with county elections, be adopted?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 7

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A majority (more than 50%)

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Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 7

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City of Monterey Park · Measure AAA

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What it doesShall the ordinance maintaining City of Monterey Park’s services like fire, police, 911 response; keeping public areas safe/clean; helping prevent property crimes/human trafficking in Monterey Park; repairing streets/potholes; for other city services; by increasing the transient occupancy tax paid only by hotel/motel guests from 13% to 14%, and short-term rental guests, from 13% to 16%, providing approximately $600,000 annually until ended by voters; requiring audits, spending disclosure, local control over all funds, be adopted?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 13

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A majority (more than 50%)

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Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 13

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City of Redondo Beach · Measure ART

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What it doesShall the measure be adopted to amend the Redondo Beach General Plan and Zoning Ordinance to support increased commercial activity in key areas of the City, including expanded property development potential (i.e. new floor area ratio caps, height limits, and rooftop dining) along Artesia and Aviation Boulevards, industrial properties north of Manhattan Beach Boulevard, and certain commercial properties along Pacific Coast Highway; and to reduce the allowed housing density for some residential and mixed-use properties in the City?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 15

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A majority (more than 50%)

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Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 15

HOM

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City of Monterey Park · Measure HOM

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What it doesProposition to Create HOME Housing Overlays in Monterey Park Shall a measure amending the Monterey Park Land Use Element to keep residential neighborhoods intact through maintaining voter-approved land use restrictions and Monterey Park’s local control over the state for housing decisions, continue prohibiting data centers, provide housing for residents, prevent crime/homeless encampments, attract businesses, and improve the local economy by allowing limited residential uses in underutilized industrial, commercial/office areas, requiring public input, ensuring environmental protections, protecting public safety, parks/open space, be adopted?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 13

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A majority (more than 50%)

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Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 13

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City of Pasadena · Measure PFD

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What it doesCity of Pasadena 911 Firefighter/Paramedic Emergency Medical/Wildfire Preparedness/Response Measure. To help maintain fire, paramedic, 911 response; prepare for/respond to wildfires/earthquakes/medical emergencies; recruit/retain well- trained firefighters; maintain lifesaving equipment/fire alert communication; shall City of Pasadena's measure annually levy 19¢ per square foot of improved property, with low- income senior exemption, providing approximately $22,100,000 annually, expiring after 14 years, requiring accountability, independent audits, oversight, public spending disclosure; all funds must be used to support local fire protection/emergency medical response services, be adopted?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 14

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Two-thirds of the votes

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Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 14

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Measure PRK

City of Los Angeles · Measure PRK

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What it doesShall the City Charter be amended to increase the minimum budget allocated to the Department of Recreation and Parks, phased in over ten years until it is double the current minimum budget allocation, with exceptions for fiscal emergencies?

Source: Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 60

What changesThe General Fund is the primary operating fund of the City. General Fund revenue is used to fund City services such as police, fire, public works, transportation, libraries, and parks. General Fund revenues are derived from taxes, licenses, permits, fees, fines, and other sources. The City Charter establishes a minimum budget allocation for the Department of Recreation and Parks from the General Fund. That minimum budget is an amount equal to 0.0325% of the assessed value of all property as assessed for City taxes. The current City Charter allocation percentage rate and the resulting budget allocation has not kept pace with the growing population, expanding park system, and increasing costs of maintenance and operations. This has contributed to reductions in Recreation and Parks services over time. In 1996, voters approved the passage of the Proposition K: LA for Kids Program (Proposition K) which created a citywide assessment that has generated $25 million annually for the acquisition, development, improvement and restoration of parks and recreational facilities. The Proposition K program will expire in Fiscal Year 2026-27 and will result in the loss of funding to support parks and recreational facilities. This measure would increase the minimum amount of General Fund money allocated to Recreation and Parks.

Source: Los Angeles City Clerk, pp. 60–61

Fiscal effectAssuming average property value growth, RAP’s funding increases from $303 million to $995 million by 2036-37, with estimated annual increases attributed to the measure as follows: 2027-28 ($32 million), 2028-29 ($66 million), 2029-30 ($105 million), 2030-31 ($147 million), 2031-32 ($193 million), 2032- 33 ($244 million), …

Source: Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 61

Passes with

A majority (more than 50%)

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

Not in the official documents we hold yet: what a YES and a NO vote mean.

Who is for and against: in the official document, not set out on this card yet. Read it there: Los Angeles City Clerk, pp. 62–63

Read the measure · the official text (pp. 65–66)

Sources: Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 63 · Los Angeles City Clerk, pp. 62–63 · Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 60 · Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 61 · Los Angeles City Clerk, pp. 65–66 · Los Angeles City Clerk, pp. 60–61

PRT

Measure PRT

City of Los Angeles · Measure PRT

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What it doesShall the City Charter be amended to: require the Harbor Department to allocate funds for waterfront public access projects; require disclosure of workforce impacts for certain Harbor Department leases and agreements; increase maximum terms for certain leases; and change the composition requirement for the Airport Commission?

Source: Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 67

What changesCity Charter Section 607 places limitations on franchises, concessions, permits, licenses and leases for each Proprietary Department (Airports Department, Harbor Department, and the Department of Water and Power). Section 607(a) provides that the City Council may authorize a lease term of up to 50 years for the Airports Department and Department of Water and Power, and 66 years for the Harbor Department. City Charter Section 630 provides that the Board of Airport Commissioners shall consist of seven members, and that one member shall reside in the area surrounding Los Angeles International Airport and one member shall reside in the area surrounding Van Nuys Airport. These areas are defined by ordinance. City Charter Section 651 provides that the Board of Harbor Commissioners shall have possession, management, and control of Harbor Department assets. It further specifies that the lands and waters under possession, management, and control of the Board of Harbor Commissioners shall be known as the Harbor District. City Charter Section 651 also reserves water frontage for public use, and prohibits the sale of the tidelands and submerged lands of the Harbor District. City Charter Section 652 states the powers and duties of the Board of Harbor Commissioners, including the power and duty to establish rules and regulations related to the Harbor District. State law requires a Coastal Development Permit for many developments within the Harbor District.

Source: Los Angeles City Clerk, pp. 67–68

Fiscal effectThe historical annual allocation to the PAIP is approximately $28.6 million.

Source: Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 68

Passes with

A majority (more than 50%)

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

Not in the official documents we hold yet: what a YES and a NO vote mean.

Who is for and against: in the official document, not set out on this card yet. Read it there: Los Angeles City Clerk, pp. 69–70

Read the measure · the official text (pp. 71–72)

Sources: Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 70 · Los Angeles City Clerk, pp. 69–70 · Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 67 · Los Angeles City Clerk, p. 68 · Los Angeles City Clerk, pp. 71–72 · Los Angeles City Clerk, pp. 67–68

PVE

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City of Palos Verdes Estates · Measure PVE

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What it doesPalos Verdes Estates Law Enforcement Services and Pension Liability Payment Measure. Shall the measure to maintain Palos Verdes Estates Police Department services and to pay down the City's unfunded accrued pension liability, by extending the City's special parcel tax for 6 years at the new rate of $1,025 per taxable parcel plus 20¢ per square foot of taxable building improvements, subject to 2% annual adjustment, generating approximately $8,700,000 annually, subject to annual audits, reporting and citizens' committee oversight, be adopted?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 14

Passes with

Two-thirds of the votes

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

Not in the official documents we hold yet: what a YES and a NO vote mean; who is for and against.

Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 14

SOS

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City of South Pasadena · Measure SOS

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What it doesTo fix damaged local streets/roads/sidewalks, repair potholes, address speeding/unsafe driving; improve emergency evacuation routes; upgrade/repair storm drains to prevent flooding, prevent cuts to City services; shall the City of South Pasadena measure authorizing $80,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, levying on average $33 per $100,000 of assessed valuation, generating approximately $4,400,000 annually while bonds are outstanding be adopted, requiring public spending disclosure, audits, all funds spent locally?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 18

Passes with

Two-thirds of the votes

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

Not in the official documents we hold yet: what a YES and a NO vote mean; who is for and against.

Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 18

By school district

School and college measures

14 measures in 14 districts. Your sample ballot is the final word on which are yours.

Read onlyMeasure B

Hacienda La Puente Unified School District · Measure B

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What it doesShall members of the Board of Education of the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District be limited to serving no more than two (2) four-year terms during their lifetime regardless of the trustee area represented?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 9

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A majority (more than 50%)

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

Not in the official documents we hold yet: what a YES and a NO vote mean; who is for and against.

Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 9

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Glendora Unified School District · Measure G

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What it doesGlendora Unified School District Classroom Repair Extension Measure. To repair or replace deteriorating roofs, plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems; remove asbestos and lead pipes; upgrade classrooms, labs, facilities to support college/career readiness in math, science, engineering, technology and skilled trades; shall Glendora Unified School District's measure be adopted, authorizing $86,000,000 in bonds at legal rates (without increasing current tax rates), levying approximately $33 per $100,000 assessed value ($5,000,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding, with independent oversight/audits, and funds locally controlled?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 8

Passes with

55% of the votes

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

Not in the official documents we hold yet: what a YES and a NO vote mean; who is for and against.

Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 8

Read onlyMeasure K

Keppel Union School District · Measure K

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What it doesKeppel Union School District Classroom Repair, Safety, Upgrade Measure. To repair leaky roofs, deteriorating plumbing, electrical, gas lines; provide safe drinking water; remove asbestos, lead paint, mold; improve fire safety, security, emergency communications; ensure safe children's play areas; upgrade classroom technology, science labs; shall Keppel Union School District's measure authorizing $27,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, levies averaging $30 per $100,000 assessed valuation ($1,700,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding, be adopted, requiring oversight, audits, spending disclosure, all funds for local schools?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 11

Passes with

55% of the votes

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

Not in the official documents we hold yet: what a YES and a NO vote mean; who is for and against.

Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 11

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Valle Lindo School District · Measure R

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What it doesTo improve the quality of education; replace old heating, ventilation and air- conditioning systems; modernize outdated classrooms, restrooms and school facilities; and repair or replace leaky roofs; shall Valle Lindo School District's measure be adopted authorizing $9,200,000 of bonds at legal rates, generating on average $536,000 annually while bonds are outstanding at a rate of approximately $29 per $100,000 assessed value, with annual audits, independent citizens' oversight committee, NO money for salaries and no money taken by the State?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 18

Passes with

55% of the votes

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

Not in the official documents we hold yet: what a YES and a NO vote mean; who is for and against.

Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 18

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Charter Oak Unified School District · Measure S

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What it doesTo provide safe, modern neighborhood schools by repairing/upgrading/equipping aging classrooms, science labs, instructional technology, and school facilities that support math, science, engineering, literacy, arts, skilled trades, and college/career readiness, fixing deteriorating roofs, plumbing, electrical systems, and removing asbestos/lead pipes, shall Charter Oak Unified School District's measure authorizing $75,000,000 in bonds at legal rates be adopted, levying $40 per $100,000 assessed value ($5,000,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding, with independent oversight/audits, all money locally controlled?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 6

Passes with

55% of the votes

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

Not in the official documents we hold yet: what a YES and a NO vote mean; who is for and against.

Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 6

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Claremont Unified School District · Measure CS

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What it doesTo repair/upgrade aging classrooms, heating/air conditioning/electrical/plumbing systems, improve safety/security, fix leaky/deteriorating roofs, repair/construct/equip classroom sites/facilities without increasing current taxes, shall the Claremont Unified School District's measure authorizing $77,000,000 of bonds at legal rates, levying approximately $32/$100,000 of assessed value ($5,000,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding, be adopted, requiring audits/independent oversight, no money for inappropriate administrator salaries, all funds staying local?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 6

Passes with

55% of the votes

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

Not in the official documents we hold yet: what a YES and a NO vote mean; who is for and against.

Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 6

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El Rancho Unified School District · Measure ED

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What it doesWith funds that cannot be taken by the State or Federal government, shall El Rancho Unified School District's measure to update inefficient heating and air-conditioning systems; replace aging plumbing and roofs; improve school safety; and modernize and equip classrooms and facilities be adopted, authorizing $118 million in bonds with legal rates, average annual levies below $55 per $100,000 of assessed valuation ($7.9 million annually while outstanding), annual audits, no administrator salaries, independent oversight, and disclosure of all spending?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 8

Passes with

55% of the votes

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

Not in the official documents we hold yet: what a YES and a NO vote mean; who is for and against.

Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 8

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Hawthorne School District · Measure HH

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What it doesTo repair aging classrooms, ensure student health, safety and achievement and update technology, upgrade aging plumbing, electrical, lighting, heating/ventilation, safety/security systems, shall this Hawthorne School District measure be adopted to repair, construct, acquire classrooms, facilities, sites/equipment, and issue $110,000,000 in bonds, at legal rates, levy on average $30 per $100,000 assessed value (averaging $5,240,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding, require independent audits/oversight, all money for local schools?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 9

Passes with

55% of the votes

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

Not in the official documents we hold yet: what a YES and a NO vote mean; who is for and against.

Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 9

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Las Virgenes Unified School District · Measure LV

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What it doesTo protect the quality of education in local schools and continue funding for math, science, technology, engineering, arts, skilled trades, and advanced programs that prepare students for success in college/ careers; attracting and retaining highly qualified teachers; and maintaining manageable class sizes, shall Las Virgenes Unified School Districts measure renewing the existing school parcel tax at the current $98 rate (no increase) for twelve years be adopted, with senior exemptions and all funds ($2,000,000 annually) benefiting local students?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 11

Passes with

Two-thirds of the votes

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

Not in the official documents we hold yet: what a YES and a NO vote mean; who is for and against.

Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 11

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Inglewood Unified School District · Measure MM

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What it doesInglewood Unified School District Safety, Repair, Upgrade Measure. To repair/upgrade classrooms/labs including science, engineering, career/skilled trades to help recruit/retain teachers; repair deteriorating gas lines; remove asbestos, lead paint, mold; provide safe drinking water; construct, repair equip sites, facilities; shall Inglewood Unified School District's measure authorizing $396,000,000 in bonds, at legal rates, levying $60 per $ I 00,000 of assessed valuation ($26,000,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding, be adopted, requiring oversight, audits, spending disclosure, all funds for local schools?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 10

Passes with

55% of the votes

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

Not in the official documents we hold yet: what a YES and a NO vote mean; who is for and against.

Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 10

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Bellflower Unified School District · Measure SM

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What it doesWith funds that cannot be taken by the State and spent elsewhere, shall Bellflower Unified School District’s measure to repair/replace deteriorating roofs, plumbing, heating, ventilation and electrical systems; upgrade classrooms, labs and career training facilities; and, improve access for students with disabilities be adopted, authorizing $135 million in bonds levying $49 per $100,000 assessed value ($8 million annually) while outstanding, with legal rates, audits, citizen oversight, no funds for administrator salaries and full disclosure of all spending?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 5

Passes with

55% of the votes

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

Not in the official documents we hold yet: what a YES and a NO vote mean; who is for and against.

Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 5

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Pasadena Area Community College · Measure UP

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What it doesTo construct/ equip classrooms/ career training facilities to prepare students for careers in nursing/ healthcare, firefighting/ EMS, construction, hospitality, and skilled trades; fix deteriorating roofs, plumbing/ electrical systems, shall Pasadena Area Community College District's measure be adopted authorizing $485,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, without exceeding the current $9 per $100,000 assessed value (no increase), providing $27,000,000 annually while bonds are outstanding, with independent oversight/ local control?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 15

Passes with

55% of the votes

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

Not in the official documents we hold yet: what a YES and a NO vote mean; who is for and against.

Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 15

SMS

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San Marino Unified School District · Measure SMS

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What it doesSan Marino Unified School District Quality Education Measure Without increasing the existing rates and to protect/maintain quality education programs, classroom instruction, prevent class size increases or teaching position reductions, attract/retain high-quality teachers/employees, support advanced programs in math, science, engineering, technology, shall San Marino Unified School District's measure to combine and renew their existing parcel taxes for 6 years at $1,499 (combined) with senior exemptions, raising approximately $6,100,000 annually, annual adjustments, requiring spending disclosure be adopted?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 16

Passes with

Two-thirds of the votes

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

Not in the official documents we hold yet: what a YES and a NO vote mean; who is for and against.

Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 16

TCS

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Temple City Unified School District · Measure TCS

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What it doesWITHOUT INCREASING EXISTING TAX RATES, to upgrade safety/ security and HVAC systems; remove asbestos/ lead pipes; repair/upgrade/equip aging classrooms, science labs, school/ career technology facilities to support college/ career readiness in math, science, technology, arts, medical science, skilled trades; shall Temple City Unified School District's measure be adopted authorizing $146,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, levying $43 per $100,000 assessed value (averaging $8,710,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding, with independent citizen oversight, audits, all money locally controlled?

Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 18

Passes with

55% of the votes

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

Not in the official documents we hold yet: what a YES and a NO vote mean; who is for and against.

Sources: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, p. 18

Statewide · everyone in California

State propositions

14 propositions, each in the Secretary of State's Official Voter Information Guide's own words, cited to its page.

Authorizes bonds for housing affordability programs.

State of California · Proposition 1

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A YES vote meansThe state could borrow $11.25 billion to support veterans and affordable housing.

A NO vote meansThe state could not borrow $11.25 billion to support veterans and affordable housing.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 5

What it doesAuthorizes $11.25 billion in state general obligation bonds for housing affordability programs, including for California veterans, and to finance housing development projects seeking federal tax credits. Allocates funds:

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 14

TodayPublic Sector Funds Some Home Building. In most years, about 100,000 houses and apartments are built in California. Most of these housing units are built entirely with private dollars. Some, however, receive financial help from federal, state, or local governments. In the case of housing funded by the state, the state government generally provides local governments, nonprofit organizations, and private developers with grants or low-cost loans to fund a portion of the housing units’ construction costs. Typically, housing built with these funds must be sold or rented to Californians with low incomes.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 14–17

What changesNew General Obligation Bond for Housing. Proposition 1 allows the state to sell $11.25 billion in general obligation bonds for housing purposes. This amount consists of (1) a $10 billion bond for a variety of state housing programs that would be repaid by the General Fund and (2) a $1.25 billion bond that would be repaid by veterans’ payments on their home loans. (The General Fund is the account the state uses to pay for most public services, including education, health care, and prisons. For more information on the state’s General Fund-supported bonds, please see “Overview of State Bond Debt” later in this guide.) State Housing Programs.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 14–17

Fiscal effectIncreased state cost of $500 million to $600 million annually for about 25 years to repay the housing bond.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 14

Passes with

A majority (more than 50%)

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

ForUS Vets; CA Federation of Teachers; Self-Help for the Elderly; Habitat for Humanity CA; CA Alliance of Child & Family Services

AgainstNone submitted

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 5

Read the measure · the official text (pp. 100–105)

Sources: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 19 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 18 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 14 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 100–105 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 14–17 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 5

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Increases state’s rainy day fund.

State of California · Proposition 2

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A YES vote meansRules for building state budget reserves and paying down extra state debts would change. As a result, state budget reserves would be higher. The state also would be required to make extra debt payments for longer.

A NO vote meansRules for building state budget reserves and paying down extra state debts would not change.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 5

What it doesIncreases California’s Rainy Day Fund, approved by voters in 2014, to provide funding for education, health care, public safety, and other essential services during economic downturns. Doubles the budget reserve cap from 10% to 20% of General Fund revenues, requiring savings until Fund’s balance equals 20% of General Fund.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 20

TodayHow Does the State Spend Its Money? This year, the state plans to spend about $250 billion from the General Fund to pay for services to the public. The General Fund is the account the state uses to pay for most public services. About half of this spending is for schools, community colleges, and the state’s public universities.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 20–23

What changesSave More in the Rainy Day Fund. Proposition 2 requires the state to make deposits into the rainy day fund until it reaches 20 percent of General Fund taxes (instead of 10 percent of General Fund taxes). In addition, the state would make even larger deposits in years when revenues from taxes on investment gains are very high, like when the stock market is booming. Extend and Expand Extra Debt Payments. Proposition 2 also requires the state to make extra debt payments through 2040 (instead of through 2030). These debt payments would be the same as the amount initially deposited into the rainy day fund each year.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 20–23

Fiscal effect

State budget reserves would be higher.

Passes with

A majority (more than 50%)

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

ForCA Professional Firefighters; LA Chamber of Commerce; Gavin Newsom; Xavier Becerra; Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel

AgainstNone submitted

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 5

Read the measure · the official text (pp. 106–109)

Sources: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 25 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 24 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 20 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 106–109 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 20–23 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 5

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Provides permanent funding for schools and health care by extending existing tax on high incomes.

State of California · Proposition 3

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A YES vote meansAn income tax increase on high-income earners in place since 2012 would become permanent instead of expiring in 2031.

A NO vote meansAn income tax increase on high-income earners in place since 2012 would expire in 2031.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 6

What it doesMakes permanent the existing 2012 voter-approved tax rates for high- income Californians, currently set to expire in 2031. Rates apply to income over about $371,000 for single filers, $742,000 for joint filers, and $505,000 for heads of household (2025 levels; adjusted annually for inflation). Allocates tax revenues 89% to K–12 schools, 11% to community colleges.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 26

TodayMost State Money Comes From the Income Tax. The income tax is the state’s largest tax. It pays for most spending from the state’s main operating account, the General Fund. The General Fund is the account the state uses to pay for most public services, including education, health care, and prisons.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 26–27

What changesProposition 3 makes the higher income tax rates established by Proposition 30 permanent instead of letting them expire in 2031. Figure 1 shows what income tax rates would be if this measure passes and what they would be if it is rejected.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 26–27

Fiscal effectMaintains $5 billion to $15 billion of annual state income tax revenue by making a temporary tax increase on high-income earners permanent instead of letting it expire in 2031.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 26

Passes with

A majority (more than 50%)

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

ForCalifornia Teachers Association; CA School Nurses Organization; California State PTA; Planned Parenthood Affiliates of CA

AgainstCalifornia Taxpayers Association; Family Business Association of California; California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 6

Read the measure · the official text (pp. 109–115)

Sources: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 29 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 28 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 26 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 109–115 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 26–27 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 6

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Repeals prohibition against public funding of election campaigns.

State of California · Proposition 4

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A YES vote meansState and local governments could create public campaign financing programs for public office candidates, subject to limits on which public funds could be used, how the public funds could be used, and who could receive them.

A NO vote meansState and most local governments would remain unable to create public campaign finance programs for public office candidates.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 6

What it doesCurrent law prohibits state and local governments from using public funds for election campaigns except in charter cities and counties. 4 • This measure repeals that prohibition and allows state and local governments to establish public campaign financing programs for candidates who agree to specified spending limits and meet eligibility criteria.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 30

TodayThe Political Reform Act. Many people, groups, and businesses spend money to support or oppose candidates for public office and ballot measures. California’s Political Reform Act sets rules for how money can be used in politics and requires public reporting of political spending.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 30–31

What changesLifts Ban on Use of Public Funds to Pay for Candidates’ Campaigns. Proposition 4 lifts the ban on using public funds for political candidates’ campaigns. Removing the ban allows state and local governments to create public campaign financing programs in the future if they wish. Proposition 4 does not create a public campaign finance system for the state or local governments directly. Sets Rules for Future State and Local Public Campaign Finance Programs.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 30–31

Fiscal effectOngoing costs to the state of a few hundred thousand dollars each year for the Fair Political Practices Commission to answer questions from state and local governments about public campaign finance programs.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 30

Passes with

A majority (more than 50%)

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

ForLeague of Women Voters of CA; California Nurses Association; Mental Health Advocacy; Social Security Works; Consumer Watchdog

AgainstCalifornia Taxpayers Assn; Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assn; Family Business Assn of California; United Latinos Action

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 6

Read the measure · the official text (pp. 115–118)

Sources: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 33 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 32 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 30 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 115–118 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 30–31 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 6

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Changes recall election process for statewide officers.

State of California · Proposition 5

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A YES vote meansRecall elections would no longer include a question about who should fill the vacancy. Instead, vacancies typically would be filled through special elections or appointments, depending on the office and timing.

A NO vote meansVoters would continue to be asked who should fill the vacancy as part of recall elections.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 7

What it doesUnder current law, voters decide at the same election whether (1) to recall a state officer, and (2) who will replace that officer if recalled. Under this measure:

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 34

TodayElection of State Officials. The State Constitution establishes legislative, executive, and judicial state offices. Some state officials represent parts of the state, known as districts. Other state officials, like the Governor or Attorney General, represent the entire state. Voters elect people to represent them in state offices for set terms. For example, a state Assembly Member is elected to a two-year term and the Governor is elected to a four-year term. To run for a state office, candidates must submit specific nomination documents before the election. State law sets when this “nomination period” occurs. Recall of State Officials.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 34–37

What changesAs described below, Proposition 5 changes the recall process to make it like the existing process for filling 5 vacant state offices, except for the process to recall the Governor. Removes Second Question From Recall Elections. Proposition 5 removes the second question—who should replace a recalled official—from a recall election. This means, in future recall elections, voters would only decide whether to remove an elected official from a state office, not who would replace the official. Specifies Steps for Filling Vacant Offices. If a state official is recalled, Proposition 5 makes the office of the recalled official vacant.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 34–37

Fiscal effect

Net fiscal effect unknown.

Passes with

A majority (more than 50%)

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

ForNone submitted

AgainstNone submitted

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 7

Read the measure · the official text (p. 118)

Sources: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 39 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 38 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 34 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 118 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 34–37 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 7

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Creates loan program for middle-income buyers of qualified new homes.

State of California · Proposition 37

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A YES vote meansThe state would create a new homebuying assistance program. The state could sell up to $25 billion in revenue bonds to fund the program. Bonds would be paid back by homeowners’ payments on their home loans.

A NO vote meansThe state would not be required to create a new homebuying assistance program.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 7

What it doesAuthorizes up to $25 billion in bonds to offer eligible buyers fixed-rate mortgages for up to 17% of the purchase price of a “qualified new home” (new construction or first sale of converted nonresidential property, priced below about $1 million–$1.5 million, depending on county, adjusted annually).

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 40

TodayState Revenue Bonds. Bonds are a way that governments borrow money, most commonly for public projects such as schools or bridges. The state sells bonds to investors to receive up-front funding for these projects. Over time, investors are repaid with interest. The state sells two main types of bonds: general obligation bonds and revenue bonds. The state usually repays general obligation bonds using the state General Fund.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 40–41

What changesRevenue Bond to Pay for a New Down Payment Assistance Program. Proposition 37 allows CalHFA to sell up to $25 billion in revenue bonds. CalHFA would use the bond funds to create a down payment assistance program called the “middle-class homeownership loan.” Each loan would cover up to 17 percent of the home price. (Homebuyers would need to provide a down payment of at least 3 percent of the home price.) Homeowners’ monthly payments on their loan would be designed to repay the bonds over time and cover the program’s administrative costs. CalHFA also would be required to keep interest costs for homebuyers as low as possible.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 40–41

Fiscal effect

No direct state or local costs.

Passes with

A majority (more than 50%)

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

ForUnited Nurses Associations of California; California Conference of Carpenters; California State Treasurer Fiona Ma

AgainstNone submitted

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 7

Read the measure · the official text (pp. 118–123)

Sources: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 43 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 42 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 40 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 118–123 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 40–41 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 7

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Authorizes bonds for immunology medical research.

State of California · Proposition 38

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A YES vote meansThe state could borrow $8.4 billion to support medical research in immunology and immunotherapy conducted by California research institutes and universities.

A NO vote meansThe state could not borrow $8.4 billion to support medical research in immunology and immunotherapy conducted by California research institutes and universities.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 8

What it doesAuthorizes $8.4 billion in state general obligation bonds for immunology and immunotherapy research (technologies that use body’s immune system to treat disease), with half dedicated to cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s disease.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 44

TodayMedical Research and Development (R&D) Is a Multi- Stage Process. The first stage of this process is basic research, which focuses on discovering new knowledge about how the human body works. The next stage is applied and clinical research, which aims to develop and test treatments for specific diseases. Universities do most of the basic research, while companies do most of the applied and clinical research. The third R&D stage is to have regulators review new treatments to make sure they are safe and effective.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 44–45

What changesNew Bond for Specified Medical Research. Proposition 38 allows the state to issue an $8.4 billion general obligation bond for research in immunology and immunotherapy. Immunology is the study of the body’s immune system and how it protects the body from abnormal cells and other causes of disease. Immunotherapy develops treatments that help the immune system fight diseases more effectively. The measure requires that at least $4.2 billion of the bond funds be used for immunology research on cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s disease.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 44–45

Fiscal effectIncreased state cost of $500 million to $600 million annually for about 20 years to repay the medical research bond.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 44

Passes with

A majority (more than 50%)

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

ForMichael J. Fox Foundation; Alzheimer’s Los Angeles; Kidney Cancer Assoc; American Nurses Assoc\CA

AgainstRobert M Kaplan Ph.D.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 8

Read the measure · the official text (pp. 123–133)

Sources: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 47 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 46 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 44 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 123–133 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 44–45 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 8

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Prohibits citizens from voting unless they present government-issued identification.

State of California · Proposition 39

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A YES vote meansVoters would be required to present additional identifying information to elections officials each time they vote.

A NO vote meansA voter’s identity would continue to be established with the voter’s signature.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 8

What it doesProhibits voting by mail unless voter designates a government-issued identification number for their voter registration.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 48

TodayElections Administration. County elections officials administer most elections in California. As part of this work, they print and mail ballots and other voting materials to registered voters. Some state agencies also have workload related to voting. For example, the Secretary of State oversees elections across the state and prepares and mails the state Voter Information Guide. United States Citizenship Required to Vote in Federal, State, and Almost All Local Elections. A person must

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 48–51

What changesRequires State and Local Elections Officials to Verify U.S. Citizenship Status of Registered Voters. Proposition 39 requires state and local elections officials to make “best efforts” using government data to verify that voters on the rolls are U.S. citizens. Proposition 39 requires elections officials to report every year the percentage of registered voters in each county whose citizenship status has been verified. Requires Voters to Select Government- Issued Identification for Voting by 39 Mail. Proposition 39 requires new and existing voters to select a government- issued identification in their voter registration to vote by mail. Requires Voters to Provide Additional Identifying Information to Vote. Proposition 39 requires voters to provide additional identifying information each time they cast a ballot in any election in California.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 48–51

Fiscal effectState and local government costs of between tens of millions of dollars and low hundreds of millions of dollars each year to implement new voting requirements.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 48

Passes with

A majority (more than 50%)

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

ForThe Transparency Foundation; Latino American Political Assn; Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assn; CA Women’s Leadership Assn

AgainstACLU California Action; Common Cause; League of Women Voters of California

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 8

Read the measure · the official text (pp. 133–134)

Sources: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 53 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 52 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 48 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 133–134 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 48–51 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 8

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Imposes one-time tax on certain taxpayers.

State of California · Proposition 40

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A YES vote meansThe state would collect a one-time tax from billionaires equal to 5 percent of their wealth.

A NO vote meansThe state would not collect a one-time tax from billionaires equal to 5 percent of their wealth.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 9

What it doesImposes one-time tax of up to 5% on certain taxpayers with covered assets valued over $1 billion; covered assets include businesses, securities, art, collectibles, and intellectual property, but exclude real property and some pensions and retirement accounts.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 54

TodayCalifornia Is Home to Many Billionaires. Several of the wealthiest people in the world live in California. Wealth is the value of all the things a person owns. Wealth is different from income, which is how much a person earns in a set period of time, like one year. A person’s wealth typically is measured by their net worth. A person’s net worth is the value of all the things they own, like stocks, businesses, or other investments, minus their debts.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 54–55

What changesEstablishes One-Time Wealth Tax on Billionaires. Under Proposition 40, billionaires who were residents of California on January 1, 2026 would have to pay a one-time state tax equal to 5 percent of their net worth. The tax would be due in 2027. Taxpayers would have the option to spread the payments over five years but would have to pay more to do so. Real estate, pensions, and retirement accounts generally would be excluded from the tax. Most of the Money Must Be Spent on Health Care.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 54–55

Fiscal effectPossible ongoing decrease of less than $1 billion per year in state income tax revenue collected from billionaires.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 54

Passes with

A majority (more than 50%)

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

ForUS Senator Bernie Sanders; SEIU United Healthcare Workers West

AgainstCalifornia Primary Care Association; California School Boards Association; California Taxpayers Association

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 9

Read the measure · the official text (pp. 134–147)

Sources: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 57 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 56 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 55 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 54 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 134–147 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 54–55 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 9

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Prohibits new state taxes that exclude revenues from state spending limit. Requires audits for new state special taxes.

State of California · Proposition 41

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A YES vote meansWhen special taxes are proposed by voter initiatives, the California State Auditor would review programs funded by the tax before the initiative appears on the ballot. The California State Auditor also would regularly review programs funded by special taxes approved by voters or the Legislature.

A NO vote meansThe California State Auditor’s responsibility to review government programs would not change. The state spending limit requirements would not change.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 9

What it doesProhibits any new state taxes that exclude their revenues from the state spending limit approved by voters in 1979. For statewide special taxes, requires (1) a pre- election audit of programs that would receive funding from a voter-proposed special tax, and (2) recurring audits of programs funded by special taxes enacted after January 1, 2026.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 58

TodayElections Administration. The Secretary of State oversees elections across the state and prepares and mails the state Voter Information Guide (VIG). Voter Initiative Process. California citizens may propose state laws and constitutional amendments through the statewide initiative process. Supporters of an initiative collect signatures from registered voters to qualify their initiative for the ballot. State law sets how many valid signatures supporters must collect to qualify their initiative for the ballot.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 58–59

What changesRequires One-Time Audits Before Special Taxes Appear on the Ballot Through the Voter Initiative Process. Proposition 41 requires the State Auditor to review each program that would receive funds from a new or increased special tax proposed through the voter initiative process. This audit would occur after supporters collect 25 percent of the signatures needed to qualify a measure for the ballot, which is before it is known whether the initiative will qualify for the ballot.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 58–59

Fiscal effect

Unknown net fiscal effect.

Passes with

A majority (more than 50%)

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

ForCA Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPAs); CalAsian Chamber of Commerce; California Taxpayers Association (CalTax)

AgainstUS Senator Bernie Sanders; SEIU United Healthcare Workers West

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 9

Read the measure · the official text (pp. 147–150)

Sources: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 61 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 60 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 59 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 58 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 147–150 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 58–59 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 9

Not sure? Three questions on 41 — find where you stand

Prohibits new state personal property taxes and certain retroactive state taxes.

State of California · Proposition 42

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A YES vote meansThe state could not establish new taxes on the ownership of financial assets or other personal property.

A NO vote meansThe state would continue to have the option to establish new taxes on the ownership of financial assets or other personal property.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 10

What it doesProhibits new state taxes on personal property, including business interests, intellectual property, and financial assets (including assets in retirement and investment accounts). Prohibits new state taxes that apply retroactively based on the taxpayer’s conduct, activities, or a status that occurred before the new tax’s effective date.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 62

TodayCertain Personal Property Is Taxed in California. Both the state and local governments tax the ownership of certain personal property. These taxes are based on the property’s value. Personal property is all the things that people own other than real estate. One example of these kinds of taxes is the vehicle license fee that car and truck owners pay to the Department of Motor Vehicles each year. Another example is the property taxes owners of business equipment pay to the county each year.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 62–63

What changesProhibits New Taxes on Financial Assets or Other Personal Property. Under Proposition 42, new taxes on the ownership of financial assets or other personal property would not be allowed. Limits Retroactive Taxes. Proposition 42 limits the situations that a ballot measure or the Legislature can raise any tax retroactively.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 62–63

Fiscal effectPossibility that tax revenues will not go up as much in the future.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 62

Passes with

A majority (more than 50%)

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

ForCA Professional Firefighters; State Building & Construction Trades Council of CA; AMVETS Department of CA

AgainstUS Senator Bernie Sanders; SEIU United Healthcare Workers West

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 10

Read the measure · the official text (pp. 150–153)

Sources: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 65 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 64 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 63 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 62 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 150–153 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 62–63 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 10

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Limits voters’ ability to raise revenues for local government services.

State of California · Proposition 43

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A YES vote meansCertain local government taxes would require two-thirds approval by voters.

A NO vote meansCertain local government taxes could continue to be approved by voters with a majority vote.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 10

What it doesCurrently, local governments must obtain two-thirds voter approval to impose, extend, or increase special taxes (taxes dedicated to a specific purpose) that they place on the ballot. However, this two-thirds vote requirement does not currently apply to special taxes put on ballot by voter signature gathering.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 66

TodayLocal Governments in California. California has many local governments. These include cities, counties, special districts, and school districts. Vote Thresholds for Local Taxes. The State Constitution allows local governments to increase taxes with local voter approval. Tax increases can be put on a ballot by voters or a local governing board (such as a city council or board of supervisors).

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 67

What changesRequires Certain Local Taxes Receive Two-Thirds Approval by Voters. Under current law, local taxes that are used for a specific purpose require a two-thirds vote to be approved. These are called special taxes. However, recent court decisions have allowed For the full text of Proposition 43, see page 153. special taxes that are proposed by voters to be approved with a majority vote. Under Proposition 43, beginning on January 1, 2027, any new, increased, or extended local special taxes proposed by voters would require a two-thirds vote.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 67

Fiscal effectPossibility that local government tax revenues will not go up as much in the future due to a higher vote threshold for certain taxes.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 66

Passes with

A majority (more than 50%)

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

ForCalifornia Taxpayers Association; Family Business Association of California; California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce

AgainstCalifornia Professional Firefighters; California Federation of Teachers; Nurse Alliance of SEIU CA.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 10

Read the measure · the official text (p. 153)

Sources: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 69 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 68 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 66 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 153 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 67 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 10

Not sure? Three questions on 43 — find where you stand

Requires community health clinics spend 90% of revenue on program services.

State of California · Proposition 44

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A YES vote meansCertain private nonprofit health care clinics would have to spend at least 90 percent of their revenue each year on providing health care services.

A NO vote meansThe new requirement on health care clinic spending would not go into effect.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 11

What it doesImposes penalties on nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Centers (community clinics providing primary care to medically underserved areas and populations) that spend less than 90% of revenue on “program services” advancing their charitable purpose, including but not limited to patient services. Department of Public Health may waive spending requirements in exceptional circumstances.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 70

TodaySafety Net Clinics Serve Low-Income People. Clinics are places where people can access certain health care services, such as doctor’s visits. Many clinics are considered “safety net,” as they mainly serve low-income and uninsured people. The care they provide is often low cost or free to patients. There are about 2,000 safety net clinics in California. Most are private nonprofits, and the rest are run by public entities (such as counties).

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 70–71

What changesSets Minimum Spending on Health Care at Private Nonprofit Safety Net Clinics. Proposition 44 requires private nonprofit safety net clinics to spend at least 90 percent of their total revenue each year on providing health care services. This means that spending on other expenses, such as administrative costs, would be limited to no more than 10 percent of revenue.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 70–71

Fiscal effectIncreased state costs in the low tens of millions of dollars per year to enforce the new requirements on certain private nonprofit health care clinics, covered by fees charged to the affected clinics.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 70

Passes with

A majority (more than 50%)

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

ForNone submitted

AgainstAmerican Academy of Pediatrics CA; CA School Nurses Org; CA Academy of Family Physicians; CA Medical Assoc.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 11

Read the measure · the official text (pp. 153–157)

Sources: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 73 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 72 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 70 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 153–157 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 70–71 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 11

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Modifies environmental review for certain projects.

State of California · Proposition 45

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A YES vote meansCertain public and private projects would be eligible for new project review and court challenge procedures. For example, new procedures would tighten time limits for environmental review and reduce the scope of what courts can consider when reviewing legal challenges.

A NO vote meansPublic and private projects would continue to use existing project review and court challenge procedures.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 11

What it doesAmends California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to expedite environmental review for specified project categories (including most housing, transportation, water, health, wildfire mitigation, educational facility, internet access, and clean energy projects). For these types of projects, this measure: Sets deadlines for public agencies to complete environmental review and take required actions.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 74

TodayState Law Requires Government Agencies to Review the Environmental Impacts of Proposed Projects. State and local government agencies are responsible for reviewing and approving certain projects before they can be built. As part of this 45 process, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires an agency to consider how a project might negatively affect the environment before approving it.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 74–77

What changesProposition 45 creates new procedures for reviewing certain types of projects that it defines as “essential.” Figure 1 lists the types of projects eligible for the new procedures. The proposition (1) tightens time limits for CEQA review, permits, and court challenges; (2) changes parts of the CEQA review process; and (3) changes the court’s review process for CEQA lawsuits.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 74–77

Fiscal effectInitial costs for state and local governments, likely in the high tens of millions of dollars annually—potentially exceeding $100 million annually—to implement new project review and court challenge procedures for eligible projects.

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 74

Passes with

A majority (more than 50%)

Passes with: Our wording, from the kind of measure.

ForCalifornia Children’s Hospital Association; California Water Association; California Council for Affordable Housing

AgainstCoalition for Clean Air; CA Environmental Voters; Physicians for Social Responsibility, LA; National Wildlife Federation

Source: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 11

Read the measure · the official text (pp. 157–173)

Sources: Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 79 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 78 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 74 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 157–173 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, pp. 74–77 · Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide, p. 11

Not sure? Three questions on 45 — find where you stand

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Governor

Xavier Becerra (Democratic)Steve Hilton (Republican)

Source: California Secretary of State, Certified List of Candidates, p. 2

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Fiona Ma (Democratic)Gloria Romero (Republican)

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Shirley N. Weber (Democratic)Donald P. (Don) Wagner (Republican)

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Malia M. Cohen (Democratic)Herb W Morgan (Republican)

Source: California Secretary of State, Certified List of Candidates, p. 2

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Eleni Kounalakis (Democratic)Jennifer Hawks (Republican)

Source: California Secretary of State, Certified List of Candidates, p. 2

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Rob Bonta (Democratic)Michael E. Gates (Republican)

Source: California Secretary of State, Certified List of Candidates, p. 3

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Ben Allen (Democratic)Jane Kim (Democratic)

Source: California Secretary of State, Certified List of Candidates, p. 3

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Richard Barrera (State Superintendent Advisor)Sonja Shaw (School District President)

Source: California Secretary of State, Certified List of Candidates, p. 3

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