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Newark candidates back Measure LL; mayor ties proceeds to fire stations and arts facility
Summary
All three mayoral candidates voiced support for Measure LL, the hotel tax increase; Mayor Hannon estimated roughly $2.2–$2.5 million would be raised for Newark and said funds would first go to rebuild two aging fire stations, with surplus for a community arts facility.
All three Newark mayoral candidates expressed support for Measure LL, a proposed hotel‑tax increase on the November ballot.
Mayor Michael Hannon said he “absolutely supports Measure LL,” estimating it would bring roughly $2.2 million to $2.5 million to Newark and stressing the tax would be levied on hotels rather than residents. “If you’re paying $200 a night for a room, your hotel tax is gonna go up $8,” he said, and said the first priority for proceeds is rebuilding two aging fire stations (on Cherry and near Russian), which he described as decades old and in need of replacement.
Hannon added that excess funds would be used for a cultural arts resource facility at the community center and to rehabilitate the community center itself. Alyssa Martinez said she also supports Measure LL but emphasized parks and urgent infrastructure repairs (restrooms, park facilities) as priorities. Jason Miguel likewise supported the measure and highlighted recreation investments such as revitalizing a teen center at the Silliman Center.
Estimates and earmarks were presented by candidates; readers should consult the official Measure LL text and city budget documents for legal earmarks, precise revenue estimates and fiscal impact statements.
