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OC voters finally know what measures did — and did not — make it to the 2026 general election ballot
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· August 12, 2026
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Key takeaway Voters there will decide whether to increase business license taxes for large businesses with annual revenue over $500,000.
Orange County voters will soon learn about the measures on the 2026 general election ballot. Election officials will start sending vote-by-mail ballots in October. Some ballot measures have been added, including one in Costa Mesa.
Voters there will decide whether to increase business license taxes for large businesses with annual revenue over $500,000. Further details about the ballot measures are available, including the potential impact on businesses in Costa Mesa, such as big box stores that currently pay a low annual tax.
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Category: government Published: August 12, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Orange County voters will soon learn about the measures on the 2026 general election ballot. Election officials will start sending vote-by-mail ballots in October. Some ballot measures have been…
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