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The Proposed Legislation, Drafted by an Ad Hoc Housing Committee, Seeks to Remove Direct Voter Approval for Major Development Projects, a Right Established by Measure Y Six Years Ago.

A Contentious City Council Meeting on July 14, Focused on the City’s Significant Deficit and a Proposed Payments in Lieu of Taxes (Pilot) Program, Precedes Councilwoman Barrios’s Decision to Run for Mayor.

The Ballot Initiative Could Remove Voter Approval Requirements for Large-Scale Developments, a Change From Current City Policy.

The Proposed Transient Occupancy Tax Increase Would Raise the Rate From 10% to 14%, Generating an Estimated $715,000 Annually for City Services If Approved by Voters in November 2026.

The City Council Voted 5-2 to Place a Measure on the November Ballot That Would Eliminate the Sunset Clause for a 1.5% Sales Tax Increase.

The New Ordinance Prohibits Using Public Spaces Along Newport Harbor for Sanitation, Aiming to Address Health Concerns and Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents and Visitors.