The four ballot initiatives have the power to reshape how much control city leaders have over housing and records, with a judge noting they took steps to keep them off the ballot.
Tag: 2026 OC Elections
Nonpartisan guide to the 2026 Orange County, California elections: who’s on your Nov. 3 ballot, from supervisors and city councils to ballot measures.
Posted inOrange
Orange Eyes a Car Purchase Rebate Program Ahead of Sales Tax Measure
The City of Orange could be implementing a vehicle incentive program that could save residents and businesses up to $500 as city voters are slated to decide on a sales tax increase this November.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Newport Beach Asks Judge to Block Ballot Initiative Aimed at Limiting Housing
A decision on whether the initiative goes on the ballot must be made in the next month for it to qualify for the November election, according to the county registrar.
Posted inBrea
Brea Bumps Up Political Donation Limits Ahead of Election
Brea City Council members new donation limit now allows contributions of up to $5,900 ahead of November’s election.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Backs Off Asking Voters to Tax Ubers & Lyfts to Disneyland
Officials will not move forward with a proposed ballot measure that if approved would tax certain ridesharing trips to local city attractions like Disneyland.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim May Ask Voters to Tax Disneyland Ubers & Lyfts
Voters may decide in November if they want to tax ridesharing apps when they pick up and drop off visitors at the city’s most popular attractions including the Disneyland Resort.
Posted inEconomy
Voters Across OC to Decide on Tax Hikes in November Amid Budget Woes
Costa Mesa officials are joining a host of other cities asking voters to consider raising taxes in November as elected officials across the region grapple with budget gaps.
Posted inGovernment
Recall Efforts, A Failed Sales Tax Proposal, An Ongoing Deficit: Fullerton’s Wild Ride
Fullerton leaders are struggling to balance the city’s budget amid a series of problems with their roads and efforts to launch a recall campaign against the mayor.
Posted inFullerton
Fullerton to Defund Staff Positions and Consider Sales Tax Increase to Curb Deficit
Fullerton City Council members face a tough choice Tuesday when they’re expected to adopt a budget that slashes vacant positions while considering the idea of a sales tax increase.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Irvine Asks Voters to Change Election System While Budget Deficit Looms
Irvine voters will be able to weigh in during November’s election about whether or not they want their city to start using ranked choice voting in 2028.
