The Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority (“the Habitat Authority”) manages approximately 3,886 acres of public open space, the Puente Hills Preserve, which includes Turnbull Canyon, Hacienda Hills, Sycamore Canyon, Hellman Park, Arroyo Pescadero and Powder Canyon. The Habitat Authority works to assist with wildfire preparedness efforts and emergency response in its service area and contracts with three Rangers who provide patrol services.
The Habitat Authority currently faces an ongoing structural deficit. In order to maintain the financial health of the Habitat Authority, budgetary reductions have been made in recent years. Positions have been left unfunded and many services and programs have been cut.
Remaining program and service levels do not meet current needs, even as lengthening fire seasons and neighborhood safety concerns increase the need for services. Without an additional stable funding source, the Habitat Authority will be forced to make additional cuts, which could include eliminating Rangers and limiting access for individuals and families.
In July, the Habitat Authority unanimously voted to form a legal entity called a Community Facilities District (CFD). The CFD boundaries include the entirety of the cities of Whittier and La Habra Heights as well as part of the communities of Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights and Workman Mill.
A CFD allowed the Habitat Authority to place Measure PH on the November 2024 general election ballot within the district’s boundaries. Measure PH is a special tax of 1¢ per building square foot (about $18 dollars a year for the average homeowner), with annual adjustments limited to 3%, until ended by voters.
If approved by voters, Measure PH would:
Strict Accountability Required
Measure PH will include strict fiscal accountability provisions, including:
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more about how Measure PH will help maintain ranger services, wildfire prevention and natural area preservation efforts in the Puente Hills.
To learn more, please click here for a Fact Sheet and Informational Flyer
To view our fact sheet in Spanish click here, to view it in Korean click here, and to view it in Chinese click here.
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