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Dear Editor:
Keep Cypress United wants to congratulate the Cypress City Council and all members of Cypress government management for giving our city a strong financial picture. Thanks to the city council maintaining a fiscally responsible majority, our total fund balance was up 25% in 2022 over the previous year and our debts are less than half of our assets. This is fantastic news, especially when you see what is happening in many neighboring communities.
Look at surrounding cities and you will frequently find that they are not as financially well managed. There is NO utility tax in Cypress. Our sales tax is the lowest in neighboring cities and we don’t need a theme park to make that happen.
| Anaheim | 7.75% | (Disneyland) |
| Buena Park | 7.75% | (Knott’s Berry Farm) |
| Cerritos | 9.50% | |
| Cypress | 7.75% | |
| Garden Grove | 8.75% | |
| Hawaiian Gardens | 10.25% | |
| La Palma | 8.75% | |
| Lakewood | 10.25% | |
| Long Beach | 10.25% | |
| Los Alamitos | 9.25% | |
| Seal Beach | 8.75% | |
| Stanton | 8.75% |
In 2021 and 2022, the city council had a 4:1 fiscally responsible majority. For 2023-2024, that fiscally responsible majority was reduced to 3:2. It’s extremely important for our city to maintain a fiscally responsible majority of council members who are focused on continuing the multiple benefits of living and/or working in Cypress.
From our outstanding police department to an internationally known business corridor to offering many amenities in our small city, this success starts with a dedicated city council. Great job Cypress City Council!
Sincerely,
Keep Cypress United
Glenn Button, Dennis Brandt & Robin Itzler
Three of the Founding Members
