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La Verne keeps utility user tax at current voter‑approved levels
Summary
City staff reported the utility user tax remains a critical revenue source estimated to yield about $3.9 million for fiscal 2026–27; after a public hearing and no public comment, the council voted 4–0 to continue collection at current rates.
La Verne City staff recommended the council determine that the utility user tax (UUT) continues to be necessary; the council unanimously voted to maintain the tax at current voter‑approved rates.
Accountant Jesus Jame said the UUT (currently 6% on electrical and gas consumption and 5.75% on telecommunications) is the third‑largest tax revenue source for the general fund and projected to generate roughly $3.9 million in fiscal year 2026–27. He noted a reduced 3% rate is available for qualifying entities such as senior housing, nonprofits and mobile home parks.
"Considering the detrimental impact it would cause city operations if UUT were to be removed, it is recommended that the city council approve the collection of the utility user tax at the current voter approved rates," Jame said.
There was no public comment on the item and council members said they supported continuing the tax to sustain essential services such as police, fire, recreation and public works. The council voted 4–0 to maintain the UUT at current rates with Council member Casper absent.
The hearing was procedural in nature—the council did not increase rates but affirmed the tax’s continued necessity as required annually by the municipal code.
