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Bell Gardens council declares fiscal emergency, places 0.25% sales-tax measure on June ballot
Summary
The Bell Gardens City Council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution declaring a fiscal emergency and to introduce an ordinance placing a 0.25% local transactions and use tax on the June 2, 2026 special-election ballot; staff estimates roughly $1.2 million in annual local revenue if approved. The council also designated two members to draft the pro-argument for the ballot pamphlet.
The Bell Gardens City Council voted unanimously Monday to declare a fiscal emergency and send a proposed 0.25% transactions and use tax to voters on the June 2, 2026 special election ballot.
Finance Director Manuel Curo told the council the measure would raise about $1.2 million a year for the city and would take effect Oct. 1, 2026 if approved. The proposal was framed as a shortfall response: staff cited a projected card‑room revenue gap of roughly $2 million for fiscal year 2025–26 and rising costs for public safety, equipment and community programs.
The measure package includes a resolution…
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