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Mount Vernon council approves resolution supporting hotel and motel tax authorization
Summary
At a June 3 special meeting, the Mount Vernon City Council unanimously adopted a resolution asking state legislators to authorize the city to impose a hotel and motel occupancy tax, with the proposed state bill including a repeal provision upon expiration, council members recorded.
The Mount Vernon City Council on June 3, 2025 unanimously adopted a resolution supporting state legislation that would authorize the city to impose a hotel and motel tax, officials said at a special meeting at City Hall.
The Clerk read the meeting notice; the resolution language presented to the council seeks an amendment to the state Tax Law to permit Mount Vernon to levy a hotel and motel tax and to provide for repeal of the authorization upon expiration of the law’s terms as drafted at the state level.
Council members moved and seconded the resolution and then voted by roll call. The transcript records "aye" votes from Councilman Bontso, Councilwoman Leeson, Councilman Posey and Council President Brown. The item passed with no recorded opposition during the meeting.
The record shows the council considered the item at the request of state legislators and emphasized the need to act before the state legislative session ended in June. The council’s action in this meeting was limited to adopting a resolution of support; no local ordinance imposing a tax or setting rates was adopted at the meeting.
After the vote the council concluded the special session and adjourned. The resolution is recorded for transmittal to the city’s state legislative contacts for their consideration in the pending session.
