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Palos Verdes Estates council accepts citizen‑led parcel tax petition, moves measure to June 2 ballot
Summary
The council received a citizen‑initiated public‑safety parcel tax petition with 1,589 valid signatures and voted to place the measure on the June 2, 2026 ballot. Supporters said the tax would prevent service cuts and rebuild reserves; some residents urged clearer spending plans and protections for seniors.
The Palos Verdes Estates City Council on Feb. 24 accepted a certificate of sufficiency for a citizen‑initiated public‑safety parcel tax and voted to place the measure on the June 2, 2026 consolidated municipal ballot.
The initiative, circulated by residents under the elections code, produced 1,589 valid signatures — well above the 87 required, city attorney and election specialist Jim Priest said. The proposed ordinance would amend Chapter 3.36 of the municipal code, replace the current Measure E, extend the sunset to June 30, 2037, and set a new structure of $990 per parcel per year plus $0.67 per square foot of building improvements with an annual CPI or 3% adjustment.
"These services are not optional amenities. They define our quality of life," resident and steering‑committee member Christian…
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