Los Angeles voters
Coverage of Los Angeles voters in the Nexus archive.
- L.A. voters will be asked to increase taxes, yet again. Will they do it for firefighters?
Los Angeles voters may approve a sales tax increase to fund new fire stations and additional firefighters, which could generate approximately $345 million annually. The proposal is part of a recurring pattern of tax hikes in the city.
- L.A. voters could be asked to boost spending on parks. Finding the money comes later
Los Angeles voters may be asked to increase spending on parks and recreation facilities, as council members seek to boost annual funding for these under-resourced areas.
- ‘Where is the money going?’ Voters decry fraud in LA
Los Angeles voters express growing distrust in elected leaders' ability to manage taxpayer money due to concerns over government waste and spending, ahead of the 2026 election cycle.
- Another sales tax hike? Rising costs a concern for L.A. voters in healthcare measure
Los Angeles voters are concerned about rising costs and may be less willing to tax themselves in the upcoming June 2 election. The electorate is in a sour mood due to skyrocketing gas prices. This could impact the outcome of a healthcare measure on the ballot.