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Ontario, California, Measure W, Voter Requirement for Hotel or Event Center Development Initiative (March 2026)

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Ontario Measure W

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Election date

March 24, 2026

Topic
Local zoning and land use
Status

Too close to call

Type
Initiative


Ontario Measure W was on the ballot as an initiative in Ontario on March 24, 2026.

A "yes" vote supported this initiative to require certain hotel and event center developments to secure a development agreement and to require it be approved by the city council and by a simple majority of voters.

A "no" vote opposed this initiative to require certain hotel and event center developments to secure a development agreement and to require it be approved by the city council and by a simple majority of voters.


A simple majority was required for the approval of Measure W.

Election results

Ontario Measure W

Result Votes Percentage
Yes 6,080 46.98%
No 6,862 53.02%
Precincts reporting: 100%
Election results are unofficial until certified. These results were last updated on March 30, 2026 at 8:39:36 PM Eastern Time.
Source


Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Measure W was as follows:

“

Shall the measure, placed on the ballot by initiative, which imposes a new requirement on the city’s approval of certain major hotel and event center development projects, including the requirement that the city adopt a development agreement as defined in state law, with additional required local findings beyond those set by state law, and that such development agreement be approved by the voters at an election, be adopted?

”

Full Text

The full text of this measure is available here.


Support

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Supporters

Political Parties

  • Greater Ontario Democratic Club

Organizations

  • United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1428
  • Warehouse Worker Resource Center

Arguments

  • Greater Ontario Democratic Club: "By requiring voter approval and binding development agreements for these major projects, Measure W establishes a transparent and accountable review process for developments that may involve public land, public resources, or long-term community impacts. This framework ensures decisions are made openly, with enforceable commitments and meaningful public participation. Measure W empowers the community by ensuring that the largest projects move forward only after clear public review and approval."


Opposition

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Path to the ballot

See also: Laws governing local ballot measures in California

This measure was put on the ballot through a successful citizen initiative petition drive.

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