The Jefferson County Legislature on Oct. not specified took Local Law Intro. No. 4 of 2025 off the table for further consideration; the measure would amend Local Law No. 2 of 1988 to impose a hotel and motel occupancy tax on short‑term rentals and to establish a registry for such operators.

The move followed a public hearing that drew a single speaker. Corey Fram, a representative of the Thousand Islands International Tourism Council, told legislators the council’s board — which represents a cross section of the travel and tourism industry — supports the proposed law as written and welcomed the registry component.

"We appreciate the recognition of the significant role that short term rentals play in the travel space," Fram said, adding the council appreciates the revenue component to support travel and tourism jobs and stands ready to work with the county and localities on implementation.

The public hearing was opened and closed with no other members of the public speaking. The Legislature voted to take Local Law Intro. No. 4 off the table by voice vote after a motion to do so; the motion was seconded and carried. Taking a measure off the table allows the Legislature to proceed with further debate or additional steps in the formal adoption process.

The transcript shows no final adoption vote on the local law during this meeting; the action recorded in the minutes is limited to removing the local law from the table and hearing public comment.

If advanced, the measure would change how the county treats occupancy taxes for short‑term rentals and create a registry intended to give localities information about rental activity and revenues.