During a recent government meeting, discussions centered on the allocation and enforcement of room tax collected from local municipalities. Officials clarified that each of the four municipalities has a contract with a tourism entity, which receives 70% of the room tax revenue. The remaining 30% is retained by the municipality that collects the tax.

This arrangement aims to promote tourism and increase overnight stays, with the primary goal of generating revenue for local economies. However, concerns were raised about municipalities not fully utilizing this revenue. It was pointed out that if towns fail to collect the room tax, they are missing out on funds that could be allocated to essential services such as road maintenance and parks.

The meeting also included a report from the Northwest Regional Planning Commission, highlighting the successful operation of a local incubator program, although specific details were not discussed due to the absence of Director Lamore.

Overall, the meeting underscored the importance of effective tax collection and the potential benefits for local communities, while also emphasizing the need for municipalities to actively engage in these processes to ensure their constituents do not miss out on valuable resources.