City of La Palma

To expand the ability of La Palma voters to choose who is elected to city council; provide the opportunity for more consistent community leadership; and broaden the candidate pool for newly created district elections; shall voters limit city council members to three consecutive terms in office with a mandatory four year out of office period, which will expire if council elections return to at-large elections?

To support City of La Palma services such as providing updated equipment for local police officers, maintaining streets and sidewalks, supporting programs and services for youth, seniors, and families, and for general government use, shall an ordinance be adopted increasing the City of La Palma’s transient occupancy tax paid by hotel/short-term rental guests from 8% to 12%, generating approximately $200,000 annually until ended by voters, subject to annual audits and all funds staying in La Palma?

Shall Ordinance No. 2016-1, establishing a one percent sales tax, to remain in effect until ended or modified by the voters, and raising an estimated $1,500,000 annually for any and all governmental purposes of the City, which may include any general fund services such as police patrols and crime prevention; 9-1-1 emergency response; and street maintenance/pothole repair; with the requirement for public audits and disclosures of all funds spent, be adopted?