September 30, 2026 Contact: Countywide Communications pio@ceo.lacounty.gov Meritless Legal Challenge Freezes Spending of Measure ER Taxes Measure ER ½-cent sales tax still takes effect October 1 A meritless lawsuit filed to invalidate Los Angeles County’s Measure ER sales tax will strip the Count...
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