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Measure J: the Half-Cent Sales Tax Continuation
Four years ago, even with the economy in big trouble, two thirds of Los Angeles County voters approved Measure R , a sales-tax increase to help build some 15 specific transportation projects. That tax will expire in 2039 unless voters approve Measure J on next month's ballot. It would extend the tax until 2069.
By Warren Olney • • 1 min readFour years ago, even with the economy in big trouble, two thirds of Los Angeles County voters approved Measure R, a sales-tax increase to help build some 15 specific transportation projects. That tax will expire in 2039 unless voters approve Measure J on next month's ballot. It would extend the tax until 2069. One sponsor is County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky. Different people oppose Measure J for a host of different reasons. The Bus Riders Union says it's a blank check for METRO to violate civil rights.
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Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Christian Bordal
Managing Producer, Greater LA
Evan George
Director of Content, News
Katie Cooper
Producer, 'One year Later'
Zev Yaroslavsky
Director of the Los Angeles Initiative at UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs. Former member of LA City Council and LA Board of Supervisors
Sunyoung Yang
Bus Riders' Union
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