Empowerment Congress

The June 2 Primary Election Ballot includes several local measures geared at addressing funding gaps, caused by Federal actions, that support healthcare service delivery in our communities. Learn more as you prepare to cast your ballot by June 2!

GENERAL

 

MEASURE ER (Fact Sheet)

Los Angeles County, California, Measure ER, Sales Tax Increase for Health Services Measure (June 2026). Los Angeles County Measure ER is on the ballot as a referral (from the Board of Supervisors) in Los Angeles County on June 2, 2026.

A simple majority vote is required for the approval of Measure ER.

The Ballot Question

“Shall the measure to help our community address severe federal cuts enacted by the President and Congress; reduce the loss of essential services, including healthcare for County residents; reduce the risk of closing the County’s four public hospitals and numerous clinics, and significant healthcare provider layoffs and other service cuts by enacting a 1/2 percent (0.5%) general sales tax for 5 years, generating approximately $1 billion annually, with independent audits, be adopted?”

  • A “yes” vote supports increasing the sales tax from 9.75% to 10.25% for five years to provide funding for local health departments and services.
  • A “no” vote opposes increasing the sales tax from 9.75% to 10.25% for five years to provide funding for local health departments and services.

 

Opposition to Measure ER