Overview

• Anaheim Councilmember Natalie Rubalcava asked city staff to outline options for an entertainment tax on tickets and parking at major venues, returning to the council on Sept. 23.
• Rubalcava framed the idea as a way to bolster the general fund without a sales tax increase on residents, citing an estimated $60 million budget gap.
• FOX 11 reported the concept could include a 2–3% tax on tickets and possibly 5% on parking, though officials have not proposed final rates or legal language.
• City spokesperson Mike Lyster noted existing agreements could constrain implementation, including an Angels parking rebate and OCVibe’s plan not to charge directly for garage parking; Disneyland had no immediate comment.
• A similar 2% gate‑tax idea was rejected in 2022 despite $55–$80 million annual revenue estimates, as Anaheim continues to rely on hotel taxes and anticipates about $120 million in annual budget relief when resort‑area bonds are paid off in 2027.