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Calabasas council narrows revenue options; residents press for more patrols and lighting after series of break-ins
Summary
At a Sept. 10 study session the Calabasas City Council discussed closing a $2–4 million budget gap and signaled a preference for a sales tax or transient-occupancy tax (TOT). Residents urged more sheriff patrols, lighting and cameras after multiple burglaries; staff was asked to return quickly with options, timelines and cost estimates.
The Calabasas City Council continued a Sept. 10 study session on the city's budget shortfall and directed staff to return with specific ballot and outreach options after hearing repeated pleas from residents for more neighborhood safety measures.
The mayor said the city needs about $2 million a year to break even and possibly $3–4 million to address deferred maintenance and restore healthy reserves, and outlined potential revenue paths including a general sales tax, a transient occupancy tax (TOT) on local hotel stays, parcel or business taxes, or a voter-initiated measure. The mayor noted the legal thresholds: a council-initiated general tax requires 50% plus one to pass, while a tax dedicated to a specific purpose — for example public safety — would…
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