南加州各城市反对LA县提出的对医疗保健提高0.5%的销售税, 理由是地方控制丧失及缺乏透明度。
Southern California cities oppose LA County’s proposed 0.5% sales tax hike for healthcare, citing loss of local control and lack of transparency.
南加州几个城市正准备挑战LA县为资助医疗保健服务而提出的提高销售税半个百分点的建议,并列举了对地方控制、潜在经济影响以及资金分配透明度的必要性的关切。
Several Southern California cities are preparing to challenge LA County’s proposed half-cent sales tax increase aimed at funding healthcare services, citing concerns over local control, potential economic impact, and the need for transparency in how funds would be allocated.
这项措施将把全县的销售税提高0.5%,引起城市官员的反对,他们认为这项措施可能给居民和企业带来负担,而没有明确的问责制。
The measure, which would raise the sales tax by 0.5% countywide, has sparked opposition from city officials who argue it could burden residents and businesses without clear accountability.
随着城市权衡扩大获得医疗保健服务的好处和集中税收当局的风险,辩论更加激烈。
The debate intensifies as cities weigh the benefits of expanded healthcare access against the risks of centralized tax authority.