Healthcare Reform: Accountability Before New Taxes

Los Angeles County residents are already paying too much for programs that aren’t delivering results. I do not support Measure ER as it stands.

While protecting access to healthcare is essential, asking taxpayers to fund another half-cent sales tax—without fixing how funds are managed—is not the right approach. With 7 of 13 clinics already slated for closure, serious questions remain about accountability and whether new revenue will solve anything.

We’ve seen this pattern before: more funding without real reform leads to the same failed outcomes. Working families—especially those hit hardest by regressive sales taxes—deserve better.

I believe local tax dollars should stay in our communities and deliver measurable results.

We don’t need higher taxes—we need better management, transparency, and accountability.

 Here are a few clear measurable results that I would work on and not raise taxes.

• Clinics kept open: Track how many clinics remain open and fully staffed instead of closing.

• Better outcomes: Increase the number of patients receiving preventive care (check-ups, screenings) to avoid emergencies.

• Financial transparency: Show exactly how much money is spent per patient and where those dollars go.
  
  

These are the kinds of results residents can see, feel, and hold their government accountable for.

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