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There are ten measures on the March 8th Los Angeles city ballot. With little campaign fanfare, it is difficult for voters to decide which way to vote, and the measures’ technical language does little to help. Additionally, local elections in March often attract the tiniest of turnouts. But many of the ballot measures deal with various aspects of the city budget and in these tough times, it’s important for voters to take such decisions. Measure G would address the generous pension plans of public security officers won under the mayor-ship of Republican Richard Riordan. Measure H is an attempt to increase the size of the city’s public financing pot and undermine the conflicts of interest that exist when city contractors make campaign contributions to local candidates. Measures I and J would establish oversight of the LA Department of Water and Power and require budgetary accountability to the City Council respectively. Measure L, which has garnered perhaps the most attention, would adjust the city budget to allow Los Angeles’ libraries to stay open 6 days a week, instead of the current recession-era 5-days a week. Measure M is a medical marijuana city tax which comes at a time when hundreds of dispensaries are facing forcible city closures. Measure N also relates to campaign financing, amending the charter to be consistent with recent court decisions. Measure O is an oil-extraction tax supported by all but one member of the LA City Council. And, finally Measure P would create a city reserve account in case of emergencies such as natural disasters or terrorist attacks. <\/p>\n