Chino Hills · Tax measure · Nov 3, 2026

Measure J: Chino Hills Services Measure: 1% transactions and use (sales) tax

Measure J is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot in Chino Hills. This page summarizes the official documents; every statement links to its source, and we take no position on how you should vote.

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The question on your ballot

“Chino Hills Services Measure: Shall the measure protecting Chino Hills’ financial stability and maintaining City services including public safety response times; reducing wildfire risk; preparing for/responding to wildfires/natural disasters; helping prevent crime, thefts, burglaries; keeping public areas safe/clean; protecting Clean Water Act resources; preserving/maintaining open space; supporting other city services by establishing a 1¢ sales tax, providing approximately $11,500,000 annually until ended by voters; with audits, spending disclosure, all funds used locally, be adopted?”

Council Resolution placing the measure on the ballot · Jul 14, 2026

A YES vote means

A “yes” vote is a vote in favor of the 1% transactions and use (sales) tax.

City Attorney's Impartial Analysis of Measure J

A NO vote means

A “no” vote is a vote against the 1% transactions and use (sales) tax.

City Attorney's Impartial Analysis of Measure J

What it takes to pass

It takes a simple majority of the votes cast to pass Measure J.

City Attorney's Impartial Analysis of Measure J

The money

The tax would be one percent (1%) of the gross receipts of any retailer from the sale of tangible personal property sold at retail in the city.
Full text of the Transactions and Use Tax ordinance (Measure J)
The measure would generate an estimated $11.5 million annually in new local revenue.
Council Resolution placing the measure on the ballot · Jul 14, 2026
If approved, the tax would remain in effect until ended by Chino Hills voters voting at a subsequent election.
City Attorney's Impartial Analysis of Measure J
Proceeds are deposited into the city’s general fund and are subject to the same independent annual audit requirements as other general fund revenue.
Full text of the Transactions and Use Tax ordinance (Measure J)

How it got on the ballot

The City Council adopted the resolution placing the measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot on July 14, 2026.

Council Resolution placing the measure on the ballot · Jul 14, 2026

The official arguments

These are the arguments filed with the county for the official voter guide. They are written by their authors, not by the city or by us. We summarize what each says, not whether it is accurate.

Argument in favor

Says Measure J maintains 911 response, police patrols, wildfire prevention, streets, parks and open space; that an estimated 64% of sales tax revenue comes from visitors; that all revenue stays local; and that it requires independent audits.

Argument in favor of Measure J

Argument against

Says the city completed a water filtration plant that returns $1 million a year, has received grants, and can manage its budget without a new tax; says a one percent increase is a slippery slope toward more taxes.

Signed by Bill Shannon, 13671 Monteverde Drive, Chino Hills, CA

Argument against Measure J

Read the official documents

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