All eight Los Angeles city ballot measures on track to pass

Overview

Updated Yesterday

Los Angeles voters have approved all eight city ballot measures, according to semi-final results, setting in motion the most extensive change to the city's charter in decades. The measures will alter how the city budgets, builds infrastructure, funds parks and the fire department, and governs development.

The changes touch everything from how often the City Council meets to how much fire victims pay in property transfer taxes. Supporters say they will make city government more efficient and responsive. Critics warn some measures reduce public oversight and divert funds from affordable housing.

Why it matters

These measures will reshape how Los Angeles delivers basic services, from fire protection to parks and development approvals, for years to come.

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Key Indicators

Ballot measures passing

All eight city measures lead in semi-final results.

$345M

Annual fire department funding

Estimated new revenue from Measure FD's 0.5% sales tax increase.

0.5%

Sales tax increase

Measure FD raises the city's sales tax from 10.25% to 10.75%.

10 years

Parks budget doubling period

Charter Amendment PRK doubles the parks department's minimum budget over 10 years.

Weekly City Council meetings

Charter Amendment EE reduces required meetings from three per week to one.

Voices

Curated perspectives — historical figures and your fellow readers.

People Involved

Charter Reform Commissioner

Advocate for charter amendments

Zev Yaroslavsky

Director, UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs Los Angeles Initiative

Analyst

Monica Rodriguez

Los Angeles City Councilmember

Opposed some measures

Organizations Involved

Los Angeles City Council

City legislature

Placed measures on ballot

The 15-member council approved the ballot measures and will implement them.

Los Angeles Charter Reform Commission

Advisory commission

Recommended amendments

A commission created to review and recommend changes to the city charter.

United Firefighters of Los Angeles City Local 112

Labor union

Spearheaded Measure FD

The union representing rank-and-file Los Angeles firefighters.

Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association

Taxpayer advocacy group

Opposed Measure FD

A California group that opposes tax increases.

Timeline

November 2022 November 2026

6 events Latest: Yesterday

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November 2026
Final election results scheduled
Upcoming Election

The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder plans to certify final results.
November 27th, 2026
Semi-final results show all eight measures leading
Latest Election

Several measures have over 60% support; final tally scheduled for Nov. 27.
Yesterday
Election Day
Election

Voters cast ballots on the eight city measures.
2 days ago
June 2026
City Council places measures on ballot
Legislative

Council approves six charter amendments and two fire-related measures, omitting more controversial proposals.
June 2026
January 2025
Palisades Fire begins
Disaster

The fire destroys thousands of homes, prompting calls for tax relief and fire funding.
January 7th, 2025
November 2022
Los Angeles voters approve Measure ULA
Election

A transfer tax on high-value property sales to fund affordable housing and tenant assistance.
November 8th, 2022

Scenarios

All eight measures pass final count, implementation begins

Likely Resolves by Nov 27, 2026

Discussed by: LAist, Daily News

Semi-final results show all eight measures with majority support. Final tally is scheduled for Nov. 27, after which the city will begin implementing the charter changes and tax increases.

Legal challenge stalls Measure FD or TE

Possible Resolves by Q2 2027

Discussed by: Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, critics of Proposition TE

Opponents could file lawsuits challenging the validity of the sales tax increase or the mansion tax exemption. Such challenges could delay implementation.

City Council places ranked-choice voting and council expansion on future ballot

Possible Resolves by Nov 30, 2028

Discussed by: Diego Andrades, charter reform advocates

The charter reform commission recommended expanding the City Council and implementing ranked-choice voting, but the council left these off the 2026 ballot. Advocates say they will push for them in future elections.

Historical Context

2 moments from history that rhyme with this story — and how they unfolded.

November 2022

Measure ULA (2022)

Los Angeles voters approved a transfer tax on property sales above $5 million to fund affordable housing and tenant assistance. The tax faced legal challenges and implementation issues.

Then

The tax took effect in 2023, but revenue has been lower than expected.

Now

It remains a contentious source of funding for housing programs.

Why this matters now

Proposition TE now exempts fire victims from this tax, reducing its revenue and showing how voter-approved taxes can be revisited.

2020-2024

Los Angeles County Measure J (2020) and Measure G (2024)

In 2020, county voters approved Measure J, requiring 10% of county revenue for youth programs and alternatives to incarceration. In 2024, Measure G inadvertently repealed the funding requirement, requiring a new measure to reinstate it.

Then

The error forced supervisors to place a new measure on the 2026 ballot to restore funding.

Now

It highlighted the need for careful drafting of charter amendments.

Why this matters now

The 2026 city measures include similar complex charter changes, raising the risk of unintended consequences.