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Public and council discuss hotel‑motel tax increase and Hometown Heritage tourism plan
Summary
Residents and councilors discussed raising the hotel‑motel tax from 5% to 7%, how the additional 2% would fund Hometown Heritage Foundation events (Ice Cream Days, Hometown Christmas) and tourism promotion, and limits on allowable uses for hotel‑motel revenue.
City residents and council members discussed a proposal to raise Le Mars’ hotel‑motel tax from 5% to the statutory maximum of 7% and how the additional 2% would be used.
Speakers in the public comment and council discussion described the additional 2% being earmarked for the Hometown Heritage Foundation to manage events such as Ice Cream Days and Hometown Christmas and to promote tourism (examples cited…
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