Motion would require LAFD spending plan before voters decide Measure FD

Councilwoman Traci Park asks the Fire Department to report by Nov. 3 on how a proposed half-cent sales tax would be spent.

City Council· posted Sep 16Motion

If voters pass Measure FD, a half-percent sales tax for the Fire Department, the city would have a plan for hiring, new stations, apparatus and a public dashboard tracking the money. Traci Park's motion asks LAFD and city analysts to report before the November 3, 2026 election, with an update within 60 days of passage.

What happens next

LAFD report to Council with initial recommendations before the November 3, 2026 election · Nov 3

How the Council voted on this file
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  1. 11–0–4

    Motion would require LAFD spending plan before voters decide Measure FD

    Council File 26-1330Item 9 · Oct 23 meetingAdopted to Note and File
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