The county imposes a 4% tourism tax, also known as the bed tax, on hotel and other stays of less than six months. Before the pandemic, the county historically generated about $3 million annually from the tax, City Manager Monte Falls said.
The county planned on about $2.5 million in bed taxes for the budget year ending in September, officials have said. With travel rebounding, officials estimate the tourist tax could return to pre-COVID-19 levels, Falls said.
The city has been trying for years to get a share of the money, which is used to promote tourism, but the council now wants to actively pursue it. Councilman Dick Winger tried to address the Tourism Development Council last month, but was too late to get his request on the agenda.
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