Policy & funding
Fire
A measure to raise L.A.'s sales tax by a half-cent for firefighters leads in early returns
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 29, 2026: Los Angeles City Hall photographed on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)
Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Times
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.
