Los Angeles County supervisors voted on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, to hire a consultant to examine the formula that distributes Measure B parcel‑tax revenue to trauma hospitals and emergency medical services. The decision was made by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, with Supervisor Holly Mitchell participating in the vote.
Measure B, a parcel tax approved by voters in 2002, was designed to generate additional funding for the county’s trauma centers and EMS providers. The board’s recent action seeks to determine whether the current allocation of those voter‑approved funds continues to meet the intended purpose.
The consultant’s review will focus on how the parcel‑tax proceeds are divided among the region’s trauma hospitals and emergency services, assessing whether the distribution aligns with current needs and priorities. The board has not disclosed the specific scope of the study beyond the intent to evaluate the existing formula.
By commissioning this analysis, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors aims to ensure that the Measure B funds are applied in a manner consistent with the tax’s original goal of bolstering trauma care and emergency response capabilities across the county.