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Residents press council for clarity on occupancy tax referendum; some worry measure is being reintroduced too soon
Summary
Multiple residents questioned the council—s decision to place an occupancy tax referendum back on the ballot after voters rejected a similar measure earlier this year. Council members responded with explanations about visitor-based taxes and outreach plans.
Several residents used the public-comment period to raise questions about the town—s decision to place an occupancy (hotel) tax referendum back on an upcoming ballot after a previous measure failed in February 2024.
Susan Somali (self-identifying as a 21-year resident) asked why the council was reintroducing the occupancy tax so soon after it was rejected, saying residents were puzzled and concerned the council was not respecting voters— previous…
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