La Palma City News and Announcements

Hotel Tax Ballot Measure

On June 7, the City Council voted to submit to the voters an increase in the City's hotel tax from 8% to 12%, paid solely by hotel/short-term lodging guests (NOT residents), which will appear on the ballot in November 2022.

La Palma Moving To By-District Elections

• Rather than face potential litigation for violating the California Voting Rights Act, the City of La Palma is making a change in how voters elect the City Council as many cities across the state have done.
• Beginning in 2024, voters will vote for one City C...

What Goes in the Green Cart?

Organic waste (also referred to as organics), which includes food waste, green waste, landscape and pruning waste, non-hazardous wood waste, and food-soiled paper waste, will be collected all mixed together in your green cart.

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New Sign Regulations

In March of 2021, the City Council held a study session on the placement of temporary signage in the public right-of-way (PROW). Temporary signage in the PROW typically includes but is not limited to garage sales, real estate, and election signs. As a res...