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Suwannee County opposes House bill that would restrict use of tourist development tax; board adopts resolution 5-0
Summary
The Suwannee County Commission unanimously adopted a resolution opposing an amendment to House Bill 7033 that would significantly curtail uses of tourist development tax revenue and redirect most funds toward ad valorem tax reduction, citing the potential harm to local tourism promotion and jobs.
Suwannee County commissioners voted 5-0 Wednesday to adopt a resolution opposing an amendment to House Bill 7033 (amendment 030825) that would limit authorized uses of tourist development tax dollars and direct most revenue toward a small reduction in property taxes.
Carissa (tourism official) and board members briefed the commission on the local role of the tourist development tax (TDT): the county’s 3% TDT is collected from overnight visitors at hotels, campgrounds and short-term rentals and is used…
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