City of Lomita

2026 Special Municipal Election

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Information on Lomita’s Measure LW

The City of Lomita will hold a Special Municipal Election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

On March 3, the Lomita City Council unanimously placed the City of Lomita Local Control and City Services Measure — Measure LW, a 1/4 cent sales tax measure — on the June 2 ballot.

A snapshot from an official election ballot or information pamphlet presents a measure for the City of Lomita. The top of the image features a red banner with bold, white text that reads, 'CITY OF LOMITA – (1)' and below that, 'VOTE PASSAGE – Majority Vote 50%+1'. Below the banner, the main text block, labeled 'LW-' on the left, details the measure: '“City of Lomita Local Control/Services Measure. To maintain Lomita's long-term financial stability and general city services, including sheriff/emergency response; theft/burglary/property crime prevention; keep public parks/public areas safe/clean; repair streets/potholes, old stormwater/sewer pipes; maintain parks and gang prevention efforts; address homelessness, shall a measure be adopted establishing a ¼ ¢ local sales tax, providing approximately $650,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring audits/public spending disclosure, all funds, locally controlled?”' Under the measure's description, the final section provides a list of supporters: 'Supporters: Cindy Segawa, Mayor; Lomita Firefighter Assn; Robert Luna, Sheriff; C.Chartier, Grocery Outlet Owner; J.Bayouth, Harrys BBQ Owner Opponents: None submitted.'

Water engineers have identified City water and sewer pipes, some of which are 90 years old, that are at risk of failure if not upgraded. The City has declared a fiscal emergency because the cost of upgrading this aging infrastructure could drain the City’s financial reserves. If enacted Measure LW can address these needs.

The City Council placed Measure LW on the ballot to address community-identified priorities such as crime prevention (including thefts, burglaries and property crimes); keeping parks and public areas safe and clean; maintaining neighborhood sheriff patrols and emergency response; repairing streets and potholes; upgrading stormwater and sewer pipes, some of which are 90 years old; and maintaining Lomita’s long-term financial stability.

If Measure LW is not enacted, L.A. County could seize this money and use it themselves. If enacted, Measure LW keeps taxpayer dollars local, for the benefit of Lomita residents.

Measure LW requires all revenue is collected and spent only to benefit Lomita residents and businesses by maintaining City services and addressing local priorities.

Please ensure that your Lomita vote is counted! Recent USPS operational changes mean that ballots mailed late may not be counted in time. In light of these changes, if you plan to return your ballot by mail, please do so early and no later than Wednesday, May 27.

Ballots may also be returned to an official drop box or vote center. Please visit the Los Angeles County website for more information.

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