Voters nearly had a chance to gut the 'mansion tax.' Now, L.A. approves $544 million in spending - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles voters considered a proposal related to the 'mansion tax' but it did not come to fruition. The city of Los Angeles has approved a significant amount of spending, totaling $544 million. Further details about the proposal and the approved spending are available from the Los Angeles Times, which reported on the developments in the city's budget and tax policies.