fire parcel tax
Coverage of fire parcel tax in the Nexus archive.
- Apartment Association Leads Opposition to Pasadena Fire Parcel Tax Ahead of Council Vote
An apartment owners’ organization and Pasadena residents opposed a proposed fire parcel tax, claiming it unfairly targets property owners and overlooks alternative funding. The City Council placed the tax on the Nov. 3 ballot, with the measure aiming to raise $30 million annually for fire station upgrades and wildfire preparedness.
- Before the Gavel: Apartment Association Voices Opposition to Pasadena Fire Parcel Tax as Council Weighs Ballot Measure
The Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles opposes a proposed Pasadena Fire Parcel Tax, arguing it unfairly shifts the financial burden of fire services to property owners while excluding renters and visitors who also benefit. The tax, estimated to raise $30 million annually, is under consideration by the Pasadena City Council as a ballot measure.
- Council to Take Up Fire Parcel Tax Aug. 3 as Ballot Deadline Nears
The Pasadena City Council will meet on Aug. 3 to decide whether to propose a fire-focused parcel tax for the Nov. 3 ballot, with Los Angeles County requiring all election documents by Aug. 7. City staff have modeled three tax rates based on developed square footage: 17 cents, 20 cents, and 24 cents.