County budget analysts worked with departments to determine a methodology for calculating restricted and unrestricted locally generated revenues. Based on 2020 revenues, a baseline estimate of $300 million was established for the full 2024 set-aside, subject to calculations based on the actual 2023-24 budget. (See Timeline on 3/16/21 and 4/1/21 for a CEO Memo and presentation.)
The Board established the 17-member Measure J Re-imagine LA Advisory Committee, charged with developing spending proposals for the Measure J investments. The Board directed the Committee to submit its proposals to the CEO, who would work with the ATI and ARDI offices before submitting funding recommendations to the Board as part of the County’s annual budget process. Click the header above to view the Board motion.
Voters by a 57%-43% margin approved Measure J in accordance with the proposed charter amendment to establish ongoing funding to make Care First, Jails Last programs a reality. For a Measure J overview, click the header above.