vernon is an industrial city located in the county of los angeles that is home to fewer than 150 residents but acts as a business hub with more than 50,000 employees. vernon has had a long history of corrupt public officials, official corruption, and voter intimidation. in december 2010, perez introduced ab 46 to dis-incorporate the city and make it part of unincorporated los angeles county. there was broad support from the surrounding communities which have been plagued by the pollution and ill-effects of vernon's businesses but resistance met with from organized labor. after passing the assembly with 62 votes in favor, 7 votes against, and 10 not voting, the bill was defeated in the senate with 13 votes in favor, 17 votes against, and 10 not voting.