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Maricopa council adopts bed-tax policy directing hotel-motel tax revenue to arts and tourism
Summary
The Maricopa City Council approved a bed-tax policy Sept. 2 that designates the hotel-motel 'additional' tax receipts for arts and tourism initiatives, allocating 91% to event tourism (including Wild West Music Fest) and 9% to an arts grant program; council members asked for broader community engagement on long-term strategy.
The Maricopa City Council on Sept. 2 approved a bed-tax policy that directs receipts from the hotel-motel additional tax toward arts and tourism initiatives, with 91% earmarked for event tourism and 9% for an arts grant program.
Jennifer Brown, a city staff member who presented the policy, said the proposal aligns with strategic priorities the council adopted on May 6, 2025, and complies with state statute governing use of hotel-motel taxes. Brown said…
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