November 2026 ballot measures (TOT tax and Vote 16)
Summary
Hotel taxes are going up — 15% in 2027, then up to 16% in 2028 — if voters approve it in November. Visitors pay this tax, not residents, and the city says each point is worth about $1 million a year. Hotel leaders asked for the phased approach and want tourism marketing money dedicated.
At a glance
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- 8
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $1 million more per year for each percentage point — about $2 million annually once fully phased in.
General fund services — fire, police, housing, parks, streets — if voters approve.
Hotel guests pay the higher tax, and hoteliers say it could make Culver City the priciest hotel market in the region.
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Culver City teen voting measure trailing in early returns
Culver City teen voting measure trailing in early returns Los Angeles Times
California city could let 16-year- olds vote as Measure YV ballots counted
California city could let 16-year- olds vote as Measure YV ballots counted AOL.com
Teens work, drive and pay taxes. But should they vote? This California city will soon decide
Teens work, drive and pay taxes. But should they vote? This California city will soon decide Los Angeles Times
City Council Meeting Agenda — August 10, 2026
The council approved the argument in favor of raising the hotel tax on the November ballot. Vera abstained and O'Brien recused himself.
City Council Meeting Agenda — July 27, 2026
Hotel taxes are going up — 15% in 2027, then up to 16% in 2028 — if voters approve it in November. Visitors pay this tax, not residents, and the city says each point is worth about $1 million a year. Hotel leaders asked for the phased approach and want tourism marketing money dedicated.
City Council Meeting Agenda — July 13, 2026
The council is moving toward asking voters to raise the hotel 'bed tax' from 14% to 16%, which polling shows would win with 58-64% support. Hotel owners and the Chamber say it would make Culver City the highest-taxed hotel market in LA County and cost the city business; the 3-1 vote sends it back for formal drafting.
City Council Meeting Agenda — June 22, 2026
The council voted 3-2 to give voters another say on lowering the voting age to 16 in city and school district elections — it lost by 16 votes in 2022.
City Council Meeting Agenda — February 9, 2026
Culver City High students made a third push to lower the voting age for city and school board elections. It lost by 16 votes in 2022; this time the council agreed to send it back to voters in November 2026.
On Tuesday, this California city decides if 16-year-olds should be allowed to vote
On Tuesday, this California city decides if 16-year-olds should be allowed to vote Los Angeles Times
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