On May 26, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 11690, as amended by Resolution No. 11705 adopted on June 23, 2026, placing a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) measure on the November 3, 2026, ballot. The measure asks voters whether to increase the City's Transient Occupancy Tax rate from 10% to 14% for hotels, motels, and other lodging establishments with 11 or more guest rooms.

• Resolution No. 11690 (amended by Resolution No. 11705 on June 23, 2026)
• Resolution No. 11705
• Notice of Last Day to Submit Arguments for City Measures
• Form of Statement to be filed by authors of arguments
• Filing of Rebuttal Arguments for City Measures

Direct Arguments

• Argument in Favor
• Argument Against (none submitted)

The impartial analysis will be available for public review in the City Clerk's Office from July 7-16, 2026, during the public examination period for direct arguments. 

*The public examination period for direct arguments has closed.

Pamela Coleman, CMC
City Clerk / City Clerk Services Director

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