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Voters Rejecting Anaheim's Measure A So Far
A sampling of mailers to an Anaheim household from the pro- and anti-Measure A campaigns.
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Topline:
Anaheim voters appear to have rejected an initiative, Measure A, that would've guaranteed a $25/hour minimum wage for hotel and event workers. The measure would’ve also put in workload limits and safety measures.
What's the vote count? The latest tally from the Orange County Registrar of Voters shows 21,550 "No" ballots cast (67%) versus 10,743 "Yes" ballots (33%).
The Registrar estimates there are 2,309 ballots left to process. That number will grow in the coming days as mail-in ballots trickle in.
About 20% of registered voters cast ballots in the special election, according to the most recent data from the Registrar.
The context: Measure A would've given Anaheim the highest minimum wage in the state for hospitality workers. The Los Angeles City Council is also considering a $25 minimum wage for hotel workers. Long Beach residents will vote on a similar measure in March 2024.
Go deeper: Anaheim Residents: Here’s Your Guide To Measure A, The Wage Hike For Hotel Workers
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