City Council Resolution to Update Hotel Tax Ballot Measure
June 23, 2026
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The Frame
City voters will decide on a modified hotel tax proposal that could change the tax rate or scope for visitors staying in local lodging, directly impacting city revenue.
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City voters
Voters will be presented with the amended measure to approve or reject at the ballot box.
Hotel and lodging operators
These businesses are responsible for collecting and remitting the transient occupancy tax from guests.
Last recorded activity June 23, 2026.
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Summary
Why It Matters
City voters will decide on a modified hotel tax proposal that could change the tax rate or scope for visitors staying in local lodging, directly impacting city revenue.
Key Facts
- The Orange City Council passed Resolution No. 11705.
- The resolution amends a measure previously submitted to qualified city electors.
- The measure concerns the expansion and increase of the city's transient occupancy tax.
- The resolution is categorized as a consent item.
- The file number for this legislative action is 26-0377.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Discoveries
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Ballot Measure Modification
The council is actively refining the language of a tax measure before it reaches the voters, indicating a change in the proposed tax strategy.
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