Orange Votes on Car Rebate Plan | Los Angeles News

Orange’s bold plan to give car buyers cash rebates—up to $500 for new cars and $250 for used ones from five local dealerships—is set to roll out if voters approve a one-cent sales tax in November. The 13-year program aims to keep business local, with the city footing the marketing bill to ensure residents know about the incentive. But critics argue it unfairly favors select dealerships, uses public funds to subsidize businesses that may be hit by the same tax, and excludes those buying outside the designated group or from non-participating dealers. With the city facing budget woes, this controversial proposal could reshape how Orange balances economic support, fairness, and fiscal responsibility—all while waiting for November’s ballot decision. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0fcce12267031d7f Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews