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Last discussed Jul 20, 2026.

Public comments (5)

OpposedJesus RojasJul 20, 2026

Spoke for the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles against any parcel or transfer tax, saying taxes burden only property owners while fire service benefits everyone, and that the city hasn't pursued cost cuts first.

City Council Meeting: - Jul 20, 2026 · 23:33 →
SupportiveBert NewtonJul 13, 2026

Urged putting the transfer tax on the ballot to fund affordable housing, noting the housing element commits the city to exploring it and citing Santa Monica and Richmond examples.

City Council Meeting: - Jul 13, 2026 · 1:47:33 →
OpposedAdam Bray AliJul 13, 2026

A realtor compared the proposal to Measure ULA in LA, citing a RAND study of lost construction and revenue and opposing a gross-receipts-style tax on property sales.

City Council Meeting: - Jul 13, 2026 · 2:04:10 →
SupportiveJill ShookJul 13, 2026

Housing advocate recalled 2009 workshops on dedicated housing funding and urged a transfer tax with ULA-style dedication of 70% to affordable housing.

City Council Meeting: - Jul 13, 2026 · 2:09:30 →
SupportiveDonna SeiderJul 13, 2026

A senior on fixed income urged a transfer tax and belt-tightening, criticizing police budget growth from $78.6 million to $131.9 million.

City Council Meeting: - Jul 13, 2026 · 2:12:03 →