Ha! - LA County To Sue State If It Takes Local Money

[Kadie]

This whole mess is just beginning....



Jul 21, 2009 11:49 am US/Pacific
LA County To Sue State If It Takes Local Money

LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Los Angeles County supervisors have voted to sue the state if California lawmakers pass a budget plan that would withhold more than $420 million in local funding.

The Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 Tuesday to authorize a lawsuit if the Legislature approves a budget plan that "illegally" borrows local redevelopment and gas tax money.

Lawmakers and the governor announced a tentative agreement late Monday that would plug a $26 billion budget gap. Borrowing local tax funds is part of the proposed solution.

Los Angeles County could lose $109 million in gas taxes and more than $313 million in redevelopment funding next year if the deal is approved.

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