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LA Firefighters Seek Sales Tax for Safety
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Los Angeles firefighters gather 225,000 signatures for a half-cent sales tax to hire more personnel, upgrade equipment, and build new stations. The LAFD, with the same number of firefighters since the 1960s, faces overcrowded stations, outdated gear, and response times nearly double the national standard. Union leaders hope voters will support this measure, addressing decades of underfunding and ensuring budget stability for the LAFD.
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