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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Disneyland Seeks 30-Year Tax Exemption

    In 1996, Disneyland worked out a deal with the City of Anaheim. The Happiest Place on Earth was made exempt from an entertainment tax for the next 20 years. Next year, that time will be over, and Disneyland wants an exemption for another several decades.

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    By Warren Olney • Jun 30, 2015 • 11m Listen

    In 1996, Disneyland worked out a deal with the City of Anaheim. The Happiest Place on Earth was made exempt from an entertainment tax for the next 20 years. Next year, that time will be over, and Disneyland wants an exemption for another several decades. We get two perspectives, from Adam Elmahrek, who covers local government and politics for the Voice of OC, and Bryan Starr, senior vice president of government affairs for the Orange County Business Council.

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    Mayor Garcetti Reflects on Two Years in Office
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christine Detz

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Adam Elmahrek

      Voice of OC

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      Bryan Starr

      Orange County Business Council

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    The full episode

    2 of 2
    Mayor Garcetti Reflects on Two Years in Office
    1. 0:00Mayor Eric Garcetti: Two Years and Counting
    2. 16:46Disneyland Seeks 30-Year Tax ExemptionYou’re reading this
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