L.A. firefighters propose hike in sales tax to pay for new stations, equipment and more

""This is the most important thing for the LAFD really ever,""

""We need the support of the citizens to push this through because this is what's going to help save the LAFD.""

United Firefighters of Los Angeles City Local 112 plans a dedicated half-cent perpetual sales tax to fund the Los Angeles Fire Department. The measure would appear on the November 2026 ballot. Projections estimate the tax would raise hundreds of millions annually and at least $9.8 billion by 2050. The revenue would finance at least 30 new fire stations, new fire trucks, and expansion of department staffing by roughly 1,400 people. The proposal responds to budget pressures, station repair needs, and calls to strengthen operations after the Palisades wildfire.

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