Measure PD

Delivered a pointed critique of the mayor's record — the $10 million Raymond Center, campaign ties, and Measure PD — declaring the people will not give him another term.

The lone supporter in the room: said deferring the tax increase is a good thing and questioned why anyone would oppose it.

Called on the council to bring the sales tax down, citing impacts on the Latino community and immigrant-owned businesses.

A new resident said the constant tax increases show a lack of leadership and demanded action now.

Called the delay 'punishment, not relief' — only 27,000 of 162,000 residents voted for Measure PD, and families are drowning under inflation.

Warned that if taxes and fees keep rising, residents will leave for Texas, Tennessee or Florida — broadening the tax base, not raising rates, is the answer.

Said the deferral just punishes future generations, including kids watching tonight who'll face the tax when buying homes.

A LA County worker for 33 years, he described working a second weekend job just to cover rising tax-driven bills and asked the council to put repeal on the ballot.

Only 16.7% of residents voted for Measure PD — the people deserve another chance to decide, he argued.

Said he pays $11,270 a year in sales tax — works 28 days a year just for taxes — and called for repeal.

Backed repeal, and said the $24 million left in the general fund after reserves shows the city can afford it.

Argued super-commuters spend their tax dollars in other cities, hurting local revenue — fix local jobs and schools and a lower tax can still raise more.

Said voters were lied to about Measure PD blocking county taxes, and accused the council of misusing Measure AV money for the Auto Mall and lawsuits.