Local Measures
1. Los Angeles County
Subject: Affordable Housing, Homelessness Solution and Prevention
SUMMARY: Measure A proposes a half-cent sales tax to replace the current Measure H quarter-cent tax, which funds housing and homelessness services in LA County. The new tax, permanent unless repealed, would exclude essentials like groceries, medication, EBT purchases, and gas. It will earmark funds for affordable housing and include regular audits to track outcomes, ensuring accountability for funding recipients.
RATIONALE: CAIR-LA supports Measure A as a critical social justice issue. It provides a sustainable funding source for housing, mental health care, and addiction treatment, preventing low-income renters from falling into homelessness. Allowing Measure H to expire in 2027 without this new revenue stream would worsen the homelessness crisis. Measure A protects vulnerable communities by exempting essentials from the tax, while ensuring funds are used effectively through clear, trackable goals and audits.
• Los Angeles County, California, Measure A, Sales Tax Measure (2024) – Ballotpedia
2. City of Los Angeles
Subject: Independent Redistricting Commission for the City of LA
SUMMARY: Charter Amendment DD seeks to remove the power of redistricting from LA City Councilmembers by creating an Independent Redistricting Commission. This commission, made up of 16 members serving 10-year terms, will independently redraw district lines, with commissioners screened for conflicts of interest. The goal is to ensure fair, equitable representation without political manipulation.
RATIONALE: CAIR-LA supports Amendment DD because it addresses longstanding corruption where councilmembers have used redistricting to protect their re-election chances, diluting community representation. The amendment will create a more transparent, unbiased process by preventing elected officials, lobbyists, and their families from being involved. By taking the politics out of redistricting, the amendment ensures fairer elections and strengthens democracy—an important step for social justice and fair representation in Los Angeles.
SUMMARY: Charter Amendment LL establishes an Independent Redistricting Commission for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), transferring the responsibility of drawing district boundaries from politicians to qualified community members. This commission will ensure the redistricting process occurs every ten years based on public input and without political interference.
RATIONALE: CAIR-LA supports Amendment LL because it prioritizes the voices of parents, students, and communities over politicians, preventing gerrymandering of school board districts. By placing control in the hands of independent, diverse community members, this measure ensures fair representation and eliminates the conflicts of interest inherent in the current system. Independent redistricting commissions are proven to promote public participation and create districts that truly reflect community interests, making this reform essential for equity and transparency in LAUSD.
Subject: Independent Redistricting Commission for LAUSD
CAIR Los Angeles
