Measure G: G – City of Los Alamitos, Los Alamitos Hotel Tax (TOT Measure)

In plain language

Measure G would raise the City of Los Alamitos hotel tax. This tax is paid by guests who stay 30 days or less in a hotel, motel, short-term rental or similar lodging. A YES vote raises the tax from 8% to 12% of the rent guests pay. It is a general tax. The money would go into the city's general fund. It could be used for any city service. Examples include police and 911 response, parks, youth and senior programs, and street repairs. A NO vote keeps the tax at 8%.

Fiscal impact

The hotel tax would rise from 8% to 12% of room rent. The current tax brings in about $600,000 a year. The increase is expected to add about $300,000 a year.

Impartial analysis

City of Los Alamitos Measure G The City of Los Alamitos (“City”) currently imposes a transient occupancy tax (“TOT”), also generally known as a “hotel” tax, at the rate of eight percent (8%) of rent paid by guests to occupy a hotel room or similar lodging. The TOT is imposed upon occupancy of a hotel room or similar lodging within the City for a period of thirty (30) consecutive days or less. The TOT currently provides approximately $600,000.00 annually to the General Fund to pay for general City services and programs. Measure G was placed on the ballot by the Los Alamitos City Council and, if approved by a majority of Los Alamitos voters, will amend the Los Alamitos Municipal Code to increase the TOT tax rate from eight percent (8%) to twelve percent (12%) of the rent paid by guests to occupy a hotel room or similar lodging. It is anticipated that this rate increase will generate an additional $300,000.00 in new revenues. Measure G would be a “general tax”. All revenue from this tax would be deposited into the City’s General Fund and could be used for general City operations and services, including public safety, infrastructure maintenance, park and facility improvements, and other community priorities identified by residents and the City Council. Pursuant to State Law, a “general tax” requires approval by a majority of the City’s voters voting at an election. A “yes” vote on Measure G is a vote to increase the TOT tax rate from 8% to 12%. A “no” vote on Measure G is a vote to maintain the current TOT tax rate at 8%. The above statement is an impartial analysis of the measure or proposed ordinance. If you desire a copy of the measure or the ordinance, please call the City Clerk’s office at [phone number omitted] ext. 200 and a copy will be mailed at no cost to you. s/ Michael S. Daudt

Official ballot arguments

Filed for the official voter guide by each side, printed as submitted.

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