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California

RandySF

(87,100 posts) Fri Jun 5, 2026, 10:15 PM 20 hrs ago

County voters rejected Measure ER, the Essential Services Restoration Act, which proposed a half-cent sales tax to fund healthcare and other services. The measure received 48.50 percent support, while 51.50 percent voted against it.

https://www.coloradoboulevard.net/measure-er-rejected-as-updated-los-angeles-county-election-results-solidify-key-races/

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Measure ER Rejected as Updated Los Angeles County Election Results Solidify Key Races (Original Post) RandySF 20 hrs ago OP

Yes, People will always vote no on new taxes. Jacson6 1 hr ago #2

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1. I am sorry to hear this. If this measure had passed, so much good would have come from it. ...n/t

Sat Jun 6, 2026, 01:50 PM

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2. Yes, People will always vote no on new taxes.

Sat Jun 6, 2026, 04:56 PM

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In my area it was 52% no to 48% yes on a parcel tax that was ~$15 per month to maintain and improve parks throughout the region.