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Half-cent sales tax to fund LA city fire department heads to the Nov ballot

If approved by voters, the measure would raise $345 million in its first year and it would remain in effect until it is repealed by voters.

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According to LAist’s source item, Half-cent sales tax to fund LA city fire department heads to the Nov ballot, If approved by voters, the measure would raise $345 million in its first year and it would remain in effect until it is repealed by voters.

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