Anaheim Councilmember Natalie Rubalcava has proposed a new entertainment tax targeting tickets and parking at major venues like Disneyland, Angel Stadium, and the Honda Center, aiming to address a $60 million city budget deficit.
Rubalcava’s proposal would amount to a 2–3% tax on tickets and up to 5% tax on parking. This would apply to entertainment venues such as theme parks, stadiums, and arenas. It would not affect public parking or public spaces.
We spoke to Jeff Ball, OCBC President & CEO of the Orange County Business Council (OCBC) about the Rubalcava proposal which would generate revenue from tourists, not residents and fund affordable housing, parks, senior services, first responders, and other community programs…