With thousands of street lights across Los Angeles going dark, the city is asking homeowners to decide whether they’re willing to pay more to keep neighborhoods illuminated.
More than 500,000 property owners have received ballots proposing an increase to the city’s streetlighting assessment, which has not been raised since 1996. The measure would add an average of $144 per year to property tax bills and higher depending on the type and size of the property. If approved, the increase is expected to generate roughly $125 million annually.
Some residents, like Northridge homeowner Randy Reichman, say the added cost is worth it…