Orange to Again Ask Voters for a Sales Tax Increase to Save Budget
Orange voters will likely decide on another sales tax measure this year after residents rejected a smaller proposed tax increase in 2024.
City leaders say a 1% tax measure is the only true lifeline for the historic town and they need more revenue to quell a structural deficit that was bubbling up for a while or they may face bankruptcy in a couple of years.
Going into the next fiscal year, staff also say they will have to transfer $17 million from three different spending buckets, including the capital improvement fund, to balance the budget.
Councilman Jon Dumitru said the transfer is a one-time patch but officials need to consider long term solutions or make severe cuts.
https://voiceofoc.org/2026/03/orange-to-again-ask-voters-for-a-sales-tax-increase-to-save-budget/
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