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Ottawa commission authorizes charter step to allow transient guest tax after 61-day protest window
Summary
The Ottawa City Commission voted unanimously Sept. 25 to adopt a charter ordinance step authorizing the city to levy a transient guest tax (statutory cap 9%). The action grants the city the option—not the obligation—to set a future rate (staff suggested 3%–6% for discussion).
The Ottawa City Commission on Sept. 25 approved a charter-ordinance step that would allow the city to levy a transient guest tax in the future, stopping short of setting a specific rate.
City Manager Silcott presented revenue scenarios and said the charter measure is “the first step of a 2 step process should you desire to proceed with the levying of a transient guest tax,” noting the ordinance only…
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