2026 Voter Guide
What CRE Needs to Know Before the 2026 Primary Election
California’s June 2, 2026 Primary Election includes major state, county, and local races that will shape the business environment across Greater Los Angeles.
For commercial real estate, issues like public safety, homelessness, permitting, taxes, infrastructure, and economic competitiveness continue driving many of the conversations surrounding this election.
BOMA/GLA Endorsements
Zach Sokoloff — Los Angeles City Controller: We support Zach Sokoloff because of his commitment to fiscal accountability, transparent government oversight, and ensuring taxpayer dollars are managed effectively and responsibly.
Tim Gaspar — LA City Council District 3: We support Tim Gaspar because of his focus on public safety, economic competitiveness, and policies that encourage business investment and job growth across Los Angeles.
Monica Rodriguez — LA City Council District 7: We support Monica Rodriguez because of her focus on public safety, infrastructure investment, and practical solutions that support businesses, neighborhoods, and economic stability.
Traci Park — LA City Council District 11: We support Traci Park because of her focus on public safety, homelessness response, and policies that support businesses, employees, and economic recovery across Los Angeles.
Jeffrey Prang — LA County Assessor: We support Jeffrey Prang because of his experience overseeing the County’s property assessment system and his understanding of issues impacting commercial property owners and taxpayers.
Opposition to LA Countywide Sales Tax Increase: We oppose the proposed countywide sales tax increase because of concerns about rising business costs, impacts on consumer spending, and additional economic pressure on retailers, restaurants, and employers across Los Angeles County.
Statewide Offices on the Ballot
California voters will see races for:
- Governor
- Attorney General
- Insurance Commissioner
- Controller
- Treasurer
- Secretary of State
- Lieutenant Governor
- Superintendent of Public Instruction
- State Senate
- State Assembly
Why It Matters
State leaders influence building and energy regulations, insurance markets, labor laws, housing and development policy, transportation funding, utility costs, as well as economic and business policy.
Los Angeles County Races
Los Angeles County voters will also see races for:
- Assessor
- Sheriff
- County Supervisor
- Superior Court Judge
Why It Matters
County government impacts property assessment systems, public safety, coordination, homelessness services, regional infrastructure, and court operations and business disputes.
Judicial Races
Los Angeles County voters will see approximately 201 Superior Court judge positions on the ballot.
Judicial races often receive less attention, but the courts play an important role in contract enforcement, liability cases, business litigation, as well as tenant and property disputes
City Races
Los Angeles voters will also vote on:
- Mayor
- City Attorney
- City Controller
- City Council seats
- LAUSD Board seats
Many cities across Los Angeles County will also hold important local primary elections for Mayor, City Council, school boards, and other local offices.
These races often have a direct impact on issues shaping commercial real estate at the neighborhood and city level, including public safety, permitting, homelessness response, taxes, economic development, and business competitiveness.
Ballot Measures to Watch
- County Measure ER
Measure ER would increase the county sales tax by 0.5% for five years to help fund healthcare services and offset federal funding reductions.
BOMA/GLA opposes the proposed LA County sales tax increase because raising the countywide sales tax to around 10.25% could further strain retail, restaurant, and hospitality tenants already facing economic pressure. Higher sales taxes can reduce consumer spending, slow business growth, increase vacancy risks, and make it harder for commercial real estate properties and local businesses to remain competitive across Los Angeles County.
- Los Angeles Measures CB, TC, and TT
Los Angeles voters will also see several revenue-related measures:
CB — Applies cannabis business taxes to unlicensed operators. This could help create a more level playing field for compliant retail businesses and support more stable commercial activity in areas with licensed cannabis retailers.
TC — Expands hotel occupancy taxes to online travel companies. Expanding hotel occupancy taxes to online travel companies could increase tourism-related costs that may affect hotel performance, visitor spending, and surrounding hospitality and retail properties.
TT — Increases hotel occupancy taxes to fund City services. Increasing hotel occupancy taxes to fund City services could place additional financial pressure on hotels and tourism businesses, potentially impacting occupancy, investment, and economic activity near commercial properties.
- Monterey Park Data Center Measure
Monterey Park voters will consider a measure prohibiting data centers citywide. A citywide prohibition on data centers in Monterey Park could limit future commercial and industrial investment opportunities while signaling broader local concerns around energy use, land use, and infrastructure impacts tied to emerging technology development.
- Local Tax Measures
Local sales tax increases across multiple Los Angeles County cities could raise operating and consumer costs, potentially affecting retail spending, tenant performance, and the overall economic competitiveness of commercial districts.
Regional Issues CRE Is Watching
Across Greater Los Angeles, local governments continue debating:
- Public safety and retail theft
- Homelessness and encampments
- Permitting reform
- Transit-oriented development
- Infrastructure funding
- Taxes and operating costs
- Economic competitiveness
Santa Monica continues advancing permitting reforms and self-certification efforts, while Culver City continues implementing transit-oriented development policies tied to SB 79 and the Hayden Tract Specific Plan.
Final Thoughts
For commercial real estate, elections affect the operating environment surrounding properties every day.
As you review your ballot, consider how candidates and measures may impact public safety, business costs, tenant confidence, infrastructure investment, economic growth, and long-term competitiveness.
Election Day is June 2, 2026. Go out and vote!
Stay connected with BOMA on the Frontline for continued policy and election updates impacting commercial real estate.
