room tax revenue trends
Changes in hotel and short-term rental tax income over time
Whether the Explore Two Rivers Board adopts the revised 2026 budget and whether any of the cut items are restored if revenue improves.
Typically discussed at Explore Two Rivers Meeting of the Board of Directors. Check back when the next agenda is published.
The Room Tax Commission responded to a slow start in room tax money by putting a temporary $315,000 cap on 2026 operations and trimming several spending lines. Next stop was the Explore Two Rivers Board, where the revised budget was expected to land April 9.
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passed 5-0 Room Tax Commission · Mar 24, 2026 BUDGET REVIEW
Motion for the Room Tax Commission to formally ask the City of Two Rivers City Council to amend the room tax ordinance to include transient recreational sites (RVs, tents, and potentially docks)
Rick Carey YesCurt Andrews YesKyle Kordell YesBill LeClair YesMark Bittner Yes -
passed Explore Two Rivers Meeting of the Board of Directors · Oct 14, 2025 TREASURER REPORT (Action Item)
Motion to approve Treasurer’s Report
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passed Explore Two Rivers Meeting of the Board of Directors · Aug 12, 2025 TREASURER REPORT (Action Item)
Motion to receive and approve the Treasurer’s Report
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A Treasurer Report was listed as an action item.
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A Treasurer Report was listed as an action item.
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Commissioners reviewed 2025 year-end numbers and early 2026 results and discussed that room tax revenue started the year slow.
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Commissioners set a temporary operations spending cap of $315,000.
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Commissioners reduced multiple expense lines, including grants, print, billboards/signage, travel, education, dues, logo wear, and professional services.
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A revised 2026 budget was slated to go to the Explore Two Rivers Board on April 9, with staff noting which cuts were considered priority to restore if revenue rebounds.
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