Summary
A proposed 10% tax on commercial parking that would raise about $5 million a year and needs only a majority vote. Councilmember Cole wanted it prepared as a backup to the fire parcel tax, but the council split 4-3 against, with critics saying it's unbaked and could hurt local shopping districts.
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Last discussed Jul 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $5 million a year, paid mostly by people who drive into Pasadena.
City roads and general fund if adopted; commuters would pay most of it.
Local shoppers and businesses in South Lake and Old Pasadena could face higher parking costs.
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City Council Meeting: (Audio Description) - Jul 20, 2026
A proposed 10% parking tax — mostly paid by commuters and visitors — failed as a backup measure but could return if the fire parcel tax stalls. It would need only majority voter approval and could raise about $5 million a year.
City Council Meeting: - Jul 20, 2026
A proposed 10% tax on commercial parking that would raise about $5 million a year and needs only a majority vote. Councilmember Cole wanted it prepared as a backup to the fire parcel tax, but the council split 4-3 against, with critics saying it's unbaked and could hurt local shopping districts.
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