LA County Healthcare Coalition Proposes Half-Cent Sales Tax to Replace Federal Cuts
A coalition led by St. John's Community Health CEO Jim Mangia, SEIU locals 721 and 2015, Community Clinic Association of LA County, and Planned Parenthood is pushing for a half-cent sales tax to offset Medi-Cal cuts affecting 3.3M county residents. Proposed allocation: 47% free/reduced-cost care for uninsured, 22% DHS, 10% DPH.
Coalition requesting Board of Supervisors place measure on June ballot or will pursue November initiative through petition.
Key takeaways
- Coalition led by St. John's CEO Jim Mangia + SEIU 721/2015 pushing half-cent sales tax for LA County
- Would offset Medi-Cal cuts affecting 3.3M county residents
- Proposed allocation: 47% free/reduced-cost care for uninsured, 22% DHS, 10% DPH
- Requesting June ballot placement or will pursue November initiative through petition
Primary source
MyNewsLAAffected FQHCs
FQHC Talent. (2026, January 28). LA County Healthcare Coalition Proposes Half-Cent Sales Tax to Replace Federal Cuts. Primary source: MyNewsLA. Retrieved June 12, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/la-county-healthcare-sales-tax-coalition
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