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Monroe council adopts formal criteria for lodging tax awards to guide tourism funding
Summary
The City Council approved a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) recommendation to adopt formal criteria for evaluating lodging tax proposals beginning with the 2026 cycle; criteria emphasize capacity, innovation, marketing and economic impact and will be reevaluated after the cycle.
Monroe, Wash. — The Monroe City Council on July 22 approved by a 7-0 vote a formal set of criteria recommended by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) to guide lodging tax awards for the 2026 cycle.
Why it matters: Lodging tax funding supports events and activities intended to attract overnight visitors. Formal criteria aim to make award decisions more predictable and to prioritize programs that demonstrate visitor economic impact, collaboration and innovation.
What was approved: Liam (staff) told the…
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