But the supervisors’ chosen antidote — a half-cent sales tax to replenish county coffers — is being condemned by a slew of cities as its own form of financial catastrophe. AdvertisementBut many cities, some of which could have local sales tax hit more than 11%, are revolting on the plan. Palmdale and Lancaster — some of the poorest cities in the county — could wind up with some of the highest sales tax rates in the state if the measure passes. “It’s a historical issue,” said Glendora mayor David Fredendall, whose city opposes the sales tax. “We don’t trust it.”The county decided to put the sales tax on the ballot as a general tax, meaning the money goes into the general fund.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 15, 2026 06:03 UTC