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Tourism leaders back short-term-rental bed tax; public hearing closed, law introduced and set for further action
Summary
At a public hearing on a proposed local law to impose a tax on short-term rentals and hotel occupancy, a tourism industry representative urged the county to capture short-term-rental tax revenue and use destination-data sources. The legislature closed the hearing and later introduced language changes; the measure was set for further consideration.
The Cayuga County Legislature opened a public hearing on a proposed local law imposing an occupancy tax on short-term rentals and hotel rooms. Tourism leaders and residents took the microphone during the hearing.
Erin Castor, who identified herself as managing director of Rob Peter Company and chair of a local tourism board, thanked legislators for preserving the review schedule and urged passage of a local law to ensure short-term-rental (STR) taxes and transient occupancy…
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