In November, Los Angeles County achieved a pivotal victory with Measure A. Voters generously supported a new permanent revenue stream of $1.2 billion a year for the region to invest in tackling homelessness. This investment will fund more affordable housing, mental health services, and substance abuse support and codify critical new layers of transparency and accountability that will ensure results are expedited and scaled.

Building Support

The success of Measure A was driven by a $5 million campaign led by the California Community Foundation (CCF) in partnership with the community and grantees, who helped ensure we reached voters from Palmdale to San Pedro and Pomona to Venice. The campaign focused on reform, accountability, trusted messengers, and targeted digital strategies to demonstrate the measure’s potential to transform the region.

The Road Ahead

While Measure A is a milestone, the real work begins with implementation. Key priorities include setting measurable five-year goals to:

• Reduce homelessness.
• Expand affordable housing.
• Increase access to mental health and addiction services.

With mandatory data tracking and clear transparency metrics, the initiative ensures accountability and empowers communities to hold the government accountable. Resources will also support innovation, testing new models to accelerate progress.

CCF’s Commitment

CCF remains dedicated to supporting partnerships that maximize Measure A’s impact. This victory underscores the power of community-driven change and the importance of investing in solutions that promote results. We’re building a brighter, more equitable future for Los Angeles.