Increase in TLT Makes Sense to Me

Increase in TLT Makes Sense to Me

I have been following the efforts by county commissioners to shift and broaden the sources of funding that our county relies on to provide citizens with necessary services. I appreciate the conscientious work this has required. This current proposal to increase the transient lodging tax (TLT) is an effort to leverage money from tourists and visitors to pay for services caused by their presence here, and that makes sense to me. Due to our visitor…

Letter: Transient Lodging Tax proposed increase

I have heard information both for and against the proposed increase to our Transient Lodging Tax. I understand this is the first request for an increase in the 10-year history of the program.