November 2012 Archives
BallotWire:
A former L.A. mayor says that rising pension costs will sap taxpayer money from other essential city services.
Election Results:
If it passes, it will push the expiration date of a half-cent sales tax dedicated to transportation infrastructure from 2039 to 2069.
BallotWire:
Tony Cardenas was elected November 6 to represent the Northeast San Fernando Valley in the House of Representatives.
Election Results:
The update gave Measure J, the proposal to extend an already existing sales tax dedicated to transit funding, another small percent increase.
Ballot Measures:
The proposed tax is projected to raise up to $215 million, helping to avoid public safety cuts, including laying off police officers.
Voting:
Voter turnout in Los Angeles is not that high so one council member wants to add expanded options like satellite, early, and weekend voting.
BallotWire:
The new count gave a slight jump for Measure J, the sales tax extension for transportation projects.
BallotWire:
Logan has deemed five races to be "close contests," including the Measure J, which would extend an existing countywide sales tax by 30 years to fund transit projects.
Ballot Measures:
The tax is expected to generate between $208 million and $215 million, but also could decrease consumer spending by 1.3 percent, according to an analysis.
Voting:
L.A. County officials have more uncounted ballots than they did four years ago.
Follow the money behind the candidates in the March 5, 2013 and May 21, 2013 Los Angeles and LAUSD elections.
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