Parking tax shelved for November
Summary
The city wanted an 8% tax on private parking lots on the June ballot, but hotel and Cannery Row operators called the revenue math badly inflated and argued it's unfair to tax private lots while city lots escape. The Council punted to November with instructions to study including public lots.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Staff estimated $372,000–$745,000 a year; hotel operators said the real figure could be as low as $15,000 from the two largest lots.
The general fund, if the measure passes and projections hold.
Private lot owners and parkers, including locals who pay at Cannery Row and downtown lots and hotel guests.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Council Special Meeting — June 24, 2026
A proposed 8% parking tax polled at about 52% — dangerously close to the 50% threshold — and consultants warned adding it to the ballot could drag down Measure S. Staff recommended against it this cycle but proposed future exemptions and refined revenue estimates of about $1.1 million.
Council Regular Meeting — March 3, 2026
The city wanted an 8% tax on private parking lots on the June ballot, but hotel and Cannery Row operators called the revenue math badly inflated and argued it's unfair to tax private lots while city lots escape. The Council punted to November with instructions to study including public lots.
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