Tax hike passes, effective July 1
With all the ballots counted, the half-cent sales tax increase for transportation projects in Los Angeles County passed with 67.93% of the vote. The tax hike, known as Measure R, needed two-thirds approval.
Measure R is expected to raise $30 billion to $40 billion over its 30-year life span, proponents say. The most expensive project it will fund is an extension of the Westside subway.
The increase will begin July 1 and bring the sales tax rate in the county to 8.75%.
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