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Chester officials say amusement tax research underway; parking tax enforcement active at stadium events
Summary
Council raised a previously drafted amusement/admissions tax for possible inclusion in the 2026 budget; staff said they will research ordinance structures and exemptions while reaffirming an existing 15% parking tax administered by Ecollect.
City officials discussed the possibility of an amusement (admissions) tax for inclusion in the 2026 budget during the Oct. 20 Budget & Finance Committee meeting.
Chair (Speaker 1) referenced a draft amusement tax proposed in 2016 and asked staff and the chief to research how such a tax might be structured and how it could affect the community. Chief (Speaker 7) told the committee he had reviewed…
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