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 the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) for ranger patrol and maintenance services.
The Habitat Authority faced an ongoing structural deficit. In order to maintain the financial health of the Habitat Authority, budgetary reductions were made in recent years. Positions have been left unfunded and many services and programs have been cut.
Remaining program and service levels will be increased to meet needs once the taxes are collected in 2026. These additional stable funding sources will help the agency provide safety and fire protection to the local communities.
In July 2024, 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.
Election results were certified by the County of Los Angeles in December 2024 confirming that Measure PH received the two-thirds majority support from voters that was needed for its successful passage. PRESS RELEASE
The funds received through Measure PH will enable the Habitat Authority to:
Strict Accountability Required
Measure PH will include strict fiscal accountability provisions, including:
Measure PH will help maintain ranger services, wildfire prevention and natural area preservation efforts in the Puente Hills.
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