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Fremont County commissioners notify clerk of intent to pursue lodging-tax ballot measure to expand uses
Summary
The Fremont County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to notify the county clerk of their intent to place a lodging-tax measure on the ballot after hearing from the tourism council about expanding marketing and possible additional spending categories allowed under House Bill 25-1247.
The Fremont County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to give written notice to the county clerk of their intent to place a lodging-tax ballot measure before voters, the board said during its July meeting.
The move authorizes formal development of a ballot question to increase the county’s lodging tax rate (currently 2%) and to specify additional permitted uses under House Bill 25-1247, the law that expanded allowable spending for lodging taxes. County Attorney Eric Bellas told the board HB 25-1247 adds a list of potential uses that can be included in a ballot measure, including housing and child care for tourism-related workforce, maintenance or improvements to public infrastructure, and “enhancing public safety measures” such as law enforcement, fire protection and emergency medical services.
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