City Approves Ballot Measure That Would Increase Tax In Mission Viejo

MISSION VIEJO, CA — Mission Viejo residents will vote on a new measure this November that, if passed, will raise taxes for hotels in the city.

Mission Viejo City Council members discussed whether or not the city would consider a ballot measure to increase Transient Occupancy Tax in the city during a public hearing Tuesday.

The public hearing was held following the findings from a Community Opinion Survey that was presented at a May city council meeting, the city said. According to the city, the survey showed that many residents were in favor of raising the hotel tax in Mission Viejo.

Council members voted unanimously to put the tax on the November General Election ballot.

To learn more about the ballot measure, visit the city's website.