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Town managers urge larger local‑option tax share to cover costs from state motel program; committee weighs data requests
Summary
May 8, 2025 — Town managers from Brattleboro and Manchester asked the Senate Government Operations Committee to increase the municipal share of the local option rooms and meals tax as H.397 advances, citing municipal costs associated with the state GA motel program.
May 8, 2025 — Town managers from Brattleboro and Manchester asked the Senate Government Operations Committee to increase the municipal share of the local option rooms and meals tax as H.397 moves through the Legislature. They argued that towns hosting the state’s General Assistance (GA) motel program face outsized municipal costs for emergency response and related services.
Why it matters: Under current drafts discussed in committee the local option tax split is moving from a 70/30 split toward a 75/25 split (town/state). Municipal officials asked for an 80/20 split so towns retain more revenue to offset increased municipal costs…
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