LA tax hike that will raise price of groceries greenlit for ballot — as sole Republican votes against it

Source: New York Post

A new tax hike on residents that would spike the cost of almost everything — including shopping, dining and other everyday purchases across the county — was approved LA County Supervisors to head to voters. But because the tax would apply to retail sales and restaurant purchases, it was quickly trashed by opponents who say it raises prices for families regardless of whether they use affected health care services. Lone Republican Supervisor Kathryn Barger cast the only no vote on the board — which passed 4-1.