Los Angeles leaders, mired in budget woes, see a way to boost city tax revenue thanks to an Olympic-sized rush of tourism. The City Council has approved a June ballot measure that would raise the hotel tax. The money would be used for general city services such as emergency services, parks and sidewalk repairs, according to a draft ballot measure. AdvertisementAlso approved in Tuesday’s meeting was a ballot measure that, if successful in June, would close a tax loophole for illegal cannabis businesses and open them up to the threat of civil collections. The hotel tax and illegal cannabis tax measures will be on the ballot June 2, when Los Angeles voters will also choose a mayor, city attorney and city controller, and fill eight of the 15 City Council seats and several of the L.A. Unified Board of Education seats.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 11, 2026 13:38 UTC