Talk the Vote Election Day · November 3, 2026

Los Angeles Initiative Ordinance FD: Funding for the Los Angeles Fire Department Through a One-Half Percent Sales Tax

On the November 3, 2026 ballot. Ask the bill what a yes vote and a no vote would each do, in the official wording.

The question on the ballot

Shall 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?

Where, when and how to vote

The guide doesn't answer these. The current, official answers are with California Secretary of State.

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