Hawthorne Measure O is on the November 3, 2026 ballot in California.
What it does
Increase the city's hotel tax to 17%
On your ballot
Shall the measure increasing the City of Hawthorne's transient occupancy (hotel) tax from 12% to 17%, to maintain City services such as police and fire protection, street repairs, park/recreation programs, and other general City services, generating approximately $3.1 million annually, paid only by hotel/lodging guests until ended by voters, with all funds staying local, be adopted?
What a yes vote means
A "yes" vote supports increasing the city's hotel tax from 12% to 17% with revenue dedicated to general city services.
