"One year after a deadly blaze ripped through the Pacific Palisades and destroyed thousands of homes, the union representing Los Angeles firefighters has launched a ballot initiative that would raise hundreds of millions of dollars for fire control by boosting the city's sales tax. On Thursday, more than a dozen firefighters with the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City Local 112 gathered in front of Fire Station 58 in Crestview to launch a signature-gathering campaign."
"The ballot measure would raise the city sales tax from 9.75% to 10.25% and help solidify a department budget that has been underfunded and under-invested in for more than half a century, the firefighters union said. The proposed tax increase would bring in more than $300 million annually and would be earmarked specifically for the LAFD. Revenue, which would reach $10 billion by 2050, could build 30 stations and increase the size of the department by more than 1,000 firefighters."
A half-cent city sales tax increase would raise the city rate from 9.75% to 10.25%, generating more than $300 million annually dedicated to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Revenue is projected to reach $10 billion by 2050 and could fund construction of about 30 stations, hire over 1,000 firefighters, and purchase equipment. The proposal follows a destructive blaze in the Pacific Palisades and a campaign launch by United Firefighters of Los Angeles City Local 112 to gather ballot signatures. The department's staffing levels remain similar to the 1960s and are lower per capita than several other major cities.
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