Measure O
City of Hawthorne · Los Angeles County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Shall the measure increasing the City of Hawthorne's transient occupancy (hotel) tax from 12% to 17%, to maintain City services such as police and fire protection, street repairs, park/recreation programs, and other general City services, generating approximately $3.1 million annually, paid only by hotel/lodging guests until ended by voters, with all funds staying local, be adopted?
In plain language
Measure O would raise Hawthorne's hotel tax from 12% to 17%. This tax is also called a transient occupancy tax. Only people staying in hotels or other lodging pay it. A YES vote raises the tax. The money would help pay for police, fire protection, street repairs, and parks and recreation. The money would stay local. It would continue until voters end it. A NO vote keeps the hotel tax at 12%.
Fiscal impact
The hotel tax would rise from 12% to 17%. It would raise about $3.1 million each year. Only hotel and lodging guests pay it. It lasts until voters end it.
Official ballot arguments
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What supporters and opponents say — outside sources (not official ballot arguments)
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Supporters say
No public statements in favor were found.
Opponents say
No public statements against were found.