Measure P
City of Paramount · Los Angeles County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
City of Paramount Public Safety, Environment, Streets and Business Improvement Measure Without taxing residential property owners or renters, shall the ordinance to fund services for Paramount 911 response/public safety; reducing crime; responding to business burglaries; addressing street racing; monitoring/improving water/air quality; repairing streets/potholes; supporting businesses by annually levying between 8¢ and 13¢ per square foot on industrial/commercial properties only, with annual adjustments up to 3%, raising approximately $4,000,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring audi ts, spending disclosure, local control, be adopted?
In plain language
Measure P would create a new tax on businesses in the City of Paramount. It would not tax homeowners or renters. A YES vote sets a tax of 8 to 13 cents per square foot on industrial and commercial properties. This tax could rise up to 3% a year. It would pay for 911 response, reducing crime, and responding to business burglaries. It would also help address street racing, monitor water and air quality, and repair streets. Audits and public spending reports would check the money. A NO vote means this business tax would not be created.
Fiscal impact
A tax of 8 cents to 13 cents per square foot. It applies only to industrial and commercial properties. It can rise up to 3% each year. It would raise about $4,000,000 each year. 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.