Stand Up for Lomita
Keep Local Dollars Local. The question is not just the rate. It is who controls the revenue.
What is Measure LW?
Measure LW is a proposed 1/4-cent local sales tax for the City of Lomita. As a general tax, all generated revenue would be placed directly into the City’s general fund to support local services.
The Lomita City Council would be responsible for allocating these funds during public meetings. This structure ensures that spending decisions are made transparently and remain under local municipal control.
Why it Matters
The question is not just the rate. It is who controls the revenue. Measure LW keeps funding under local control in Lomita, where residents provide direct input. Every spending decision is made in public meetings to ensure the community remains in charge of its own resources.
Potential Measure LW Fund Usage
Revenue from this general fund measure, if passed, could be used for the following municipal priorities:
Public Safety
Funds could be used to support local law enforcement and maintain emergency response times.
Infrastructure
Funds could be used for repairing city streets, water systems, and general road maintenance.
Public Spaces
Funds could be used for the upkeep and enhancement of local parks and community green zones.
Social Outreach
Funds could be used to facilitate local programs that address homelessness and related needs.
First Response
Funds could be used for strengthening critical facilities for police and fire department units.
City Services
Funds could be used for neighborhood initiatives that improve the quality of life across Lomita.
Fiscal Reporting and Oversight
The City states that Measure LW revenue would be subject to public budget hearings, annual financial reports, and independent audits. All allocation decisions are made by the Lomita City Council during public meetings where residents can attend and provide direct input.
Public hearings and independent city audits
General Measure LW FAQs
Access clear facts regarding the local sales tax measure to understand how it impacts our community.
Is this a tax increase?
Measure LW is a proposed 1/4-cent local sales tax. If approved, the rate would increase by that amount. The measure focuses on keeping revenue locally controlled for Lomita services.
Who manages the funds?
All generated revenue stays in Lomita. The City Council determines how to spend these local funds during public meetings, ensuring the money remains under community oversight rather than regional agencies.
How can I stay informed?
You can follow the City Council’s public meeting agendas, review annual budget reports online, or attend upcoming community meetings to stay up to date on all Measure LW developments.
Where are the meetings?
Public hearings are held at City Hall. Residents are encouraged to participate and provide direct feedback on how local resources should be prioritized for Lomita.
Is the spending audited?
Yes. All tax revenue would be subject to mandatory independent financial audits and annual public reports to ensure complete transparency in how funds are utilized.
Local Support
1/4-Cent Measure
Locally controlled revenue can only be spent on Lomita through public decisions and direct resident input.