Los Angeles County, CA – Sales Tax, Nov. 2012

Los Angeles County, CA

Election Date: November 6, 2012
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 65.66%-34.34% (66.67% required for approval)

A 30-year extension of a half-cent sales tax. Measure R was first approved by voters in 2008 as a 30-year tax. If approved, this would extend the expiration date from 2039 to 2069. An extension would provide more guaranteed revenue that could be used to finish current projects more quickly.