La Verne

City Council

March 02, 2026 Item #5

Agenda Item 5

5.\nConsideration of a Resolution Opposing the Los Angeles County Healthcare Funding\nRestoration Act and Sales Tax Increase. Los Angeles County has placed a proposed ½-cent\ngeneral sales tax measure on the June Primary ballot to support healthcare services, and the\nCity of La Verne has formally opposed the measure, listing concerns about increased tax\nburdens on residents and businesses, reduced local fiscal flexibility, lack of guaranteed\nproportional return of funds, potential economic impacts, and questions regarding transparency\nand oversight.\nRecommendation: That the City Council approve a Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE\nCITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING THE LOS ANGELES\nCOUNTY “HEALTHCARE FUNDING RESTORATION ACT” COUNTYWIDE SALES TAX\nMEASURE."