Two of the region’s top law enforcement officers yesterday endorsed Proposition “A” on the November ballot in the city of Los Angeles. The proposed parcel tax would provide money to gang prevention programs. KPCC’s Frank Stoltze reports. Frank Stoltze: Prop A would place a $3-a-month tax on all residential and commercial property in the city. It would raise $30 million a year for gang prevention and intervention programs. Bill Bratton: We have repeatedly indicated that we cannot arrest our way out of the gang problems that are so pernicious in this city and in this county. Stoltze: LAPD Chief Bill Bratton joined L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca in supporting A. Lee Baca: The voters cannot afford to not vote for this initiative. Either we address the problem where it can be changed, or we do business as usual. Stoltze: Proposition “A” faces likely opposition from anti-tax groups. It requires approval from two-thirds of the city’s voters to become law. ...
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