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Coverage dated November 3, 2026 to November 4, 2026

LA voters approve Measure FD, adding half-cent to sales tax

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Despite the high cost of living and inflation, Los Angeles voters approved Measure FD, which will raise the city’s sales tax by a half-cent to fund the Los Angeles Fire Department, NBC Los Angeles projected Thursday.

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  1. Los Angeles Times

    A measure to raise L.A.'s sales tax by a half-cent for firefighters leads in early returns (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    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.

  2. NBC Los Angeles

    LA voters approve Measure FD, adding half-cent to sales tax (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    Despite the high cost of living and inflation, Los Angeles voters approved Measure FD, which will raise the city’s sales tax by a half-cent to fund the Los Angeles Fire Department, NBC Los Angeles projected Thursday.

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