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Topics getting the most attention in Mission Viejo public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
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2 issues in taxes budget with high priority
HighTaxes Budget
Short-term rentals and transient occupancy tax
The TOT ordinance doesn't raise the 8% tax but adds teeth — suspension and revocation of registrations for operators who don't pay or file. A Zoom caller urged the city to ban short-term rentals outright, and a council member suggested studying a ban, especially with the 2028 Olympics coming.
2 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026
HighTaxes Budget
FY 2026-27 Sheriff's Contract and Police Services Cost
The $25.55 million law enforcement agreement is the city's largest annual expense, but this year's increase was just 0.03%. Mission Viejo pays $283 per resident — far below Laguna Beach's $1,207 — and a pending deputy union negotiation could raise future costs.
2 mentionsLast discussed Jun 9, 2026