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Torrance council opposes proposed LA County 0.5% sales‑tax measure and AB 1768

Torrance City Council · March 25, 2026
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Summary

Council voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 2026‑28 opposing the Los Angeles County Essential Services Restoration Act (a proposed 0.5% countywide sales tax) and AB 1768, citing concerns that the measure is a general tax and that allocations to cities historically fall short of revenue generated locally.

The Torrance City Council on March 17 adopted Resolution 2026‑28 opposing the Los Angeles County Essential Services Restoration Act, a proposed 0.5% countywide sales tax measure, and authorized a letter opposing Assembly Bill 1768.

Staff briefed the council that the measure is structured as a general tax, meaning revenues would be deposited to…

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