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Measure L / transient occupancy tax information
Voters will decide in November whether to raise the hotel and short-term lodging tax from 10% to 14%, worth about $715,000 a year. It's paid by visitors, not residents — the money stays in Placentia for police, fire, roads and parks.
2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026
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20% Trash Collection Rate Increase Driven by State Organics Mandates
Residents complained about the 20% trash rate hike hitting small businesses. Council members explained it stems from unfunded state organics recycling mandates — separate organics bins, extra trucks — and said the city tried for two years to negotiate rates, with renegotiation on the table when the contract allows.
1 mentionLast discussed Jul 21, 2026