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Aldermen defer vote on hotel‑motel tax increase to Sept. 9
Summary
The board agreed to defer Ordinance 2025‑15, which would raise the hotel‑motel tax from 4% to 5%, to the Sept. 9, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Aug. 12 deferred Ordinance 2025‑15, which proposes increasing the city’s hotel‑motel tax rate from 4% to 5%, to the Sept. 9, 2025 meeting.
A motion to defer the ordinance to Sept. 9 carried unanimously. City staff had identified the item as a candidate for deferral earlier in the meeting; aldermen approved the deferral without debate.
Why it matters: a change to the city’s hotel‑motel tax rate affects transient‑occupancy revenue streams used for tourism, events, and capital projects. The deferral allows additional time for review and for the board to consider public input and budget connections.
Next steps: the ordinance will return to a future meeting (Sept. 9, 2025) for further consideration and possible final action.
