New developments in Anaheim Hills will have to pay 36% more on sewer impact fees after officials put a proposed gate tax measure on Disneyland on ice that could have brought in up to $164 million to city coffers.
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Anaheim Officials Put Disneyland Gate Tax Proposal on Ice
Anaheim officials shot down a proposed gate tax measure on Disneyland from being placed on the Nov. 2026 ballot after grappling with an over $60 million budget gap as they explore other revenue opportunities.
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Will Anaheim Tax Disneyland to Keep the Public Budget Afloat?
After Disney raised ticket prices on the historic theme park, Anaheim officials are expected to debate asking voters to consider an admission tax on large entertainment venues Tuesday.
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Tourists Could Soon Help House Disneyland Resort Workers
A portion of tourism tax dollars – scrutinized last year in a scathing state audit – could soon be used to help support housing needs of Disneyland Resort employees in Anaheim.
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Anaheim Delays Disneyland Gate Tax Proposal
After struggling to patch a multi-million dollar budget gap, Anaheim officials are delaying a discussion on a Disneyland gate tax – an idea long opposed by resort interests.
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Anaheim Might Ask Voters to Consider a Disneyland Gate Tax
Councilwoman Natalie Rubalcava said a gate tax could help the city get out of a roughly $60 million budget deficit and fund various quality of life initiatives, like park upgrades and other critical services.
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Anaheim Gives Immigrant Aid Fund a $250K Boost
Elected leaders are eyeing money from Disney donated to support affordable housing in Anaheim for the fund after grappling to address a roughly $64 million budget gap.
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Anaheim Rolls Out Aid Program for Residents Impacted by ICE Raids
While residents also pushed for a federal immigration sweep notification system, city officials caution against it, pointing to nearby Santa Ana’s warning from the U.S. Attorney’s office about such a system.
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Anaheim Institutes New Oversight on Tourism Bureau After Searing State Audit
Anaheim officials approved an agreement with the city’s controversial tourism bureau to market the Disneyland resort with new oversight and transparency measures after a state audit found improper tourism tax dollar spending.
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Anaheim on Track to Require Tourism Bureau Show Convention, Hotel Bookings
Anaheim is considering a new contract with Visit Anaheim after state auditors concluded last year city officials failed to oversee the tourism bureau’s spending, leading to improper use of tourism tax dollars.
