Room Tax Commission
Manages and allocates room tax revenues collected from lodging facilities within the city. Ensures these funds are used to promote tourism, attract visitors, and support local economic development. At least 70% of the revenue must fund tourism-related purposes such as marketing and events that drive overnight stays; the remaining funds may be used for other city needs.
Room Tax Commission tees up conflict-of-interest policy for tourism-tax spending
Topic details →Council votes 6-2 to chase $260,000 USDA grant for Neshotah Beach bathhouse and a pop-up kitchen
Topic details →After a 2025 deficit, finance committee tracks early-2026 results and rising health insurance costs
Topic details →Explore Two Rivers backs a 2027 visitor guide plan: $7,500 ads, rest from Explore Two Rivers, plus Room Tax Commissio...
Topic details →Tracey Koach takes her mother Kay’s Plan Commission seat; ethics questions linger in tourism boards
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Topic details →Explore Two Rivers director Metzen says he’ll retire in April 2026; board shifts to bi-monthly reports
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