City leaders are looking to put the question to the voters on November’s ballot, asking them if they’d like to change election systems to a new method known as ranked choice voting – a move that could quadruple election expenses.
Tag: 2026 Ballot Measures
Coverage of the 2026 county and city ballot measures in Orange County.
Laguna Beach Looking at Business and Hotel Tax Increases
City officials are looking at avenues for increased taxes in Laguna Beach, specifically geared toward day trippers’ pockets.
Is Municipal Bankruptcy on the Horizon if Orange’s Sales Tax Measure Fails?
A majority of Orange City Council members promised to cut more spending if a sales tax increase measure fails in November to avoid bankruptcy, while two say fiscal insolvency is not on the horizon.
Orange Officials Place 1% Sales Tax Measure on November Ballot After Indecision
Orange officials placed a one-cent sales tax increase on the November ballot that, if approved by voters, would last 13 years after stalling on the measure for weeks.


