A measure to raise L.A.'s sales tax by a half-cent for firefighters leads in early returns

Los Angeles Times - Nov 4, 2026

If approved, Measure FD on Tuesday's ballot would raise L.A.'s sales tax by 0.5% to boost funding for the Fire Department.

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