LA County voters decide Measure A on binding arbitration for public safety unions
The gist
Los Angeles County voters are weighing Measure A, which would replace the county's final-offer system with binding arbitration for public safety employees.
The change would shift leverage from the Board of Supervisors to a third-party arbitrator.
How it unfolded
- Mar 17, 2026Supervisor Holly Mitchell was the only vote against adopting the ballot language for Measure A, after abstaining from a vote to put the item on the ballot.
- Oct 27, 2026The L.A. Times reports Measure A is backed by unions representing county firefighters, deputy sheriffs and others spending millions of dollars to see it passed, with no formal opposition.
- Oct 29, 2026The Center Square reports voters are weighing Measure A, which would replace the county's final-offer system with binding arbitration for deputy sheriffs, firefighters, lifeguards and medical examiners.