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Newport council receives Discover Newport petition and schedules July hearing on tourism improvement district

Newport City Council · June 12, 2024

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Summary

City Council accepted a petition from Discover Newport to form a Rhode Island tourism improvement district that would assess lodging properties (initially 18+ rooms). The council scheduled a public hearing for July 24; staff and Discover Newport estimated roughly $350,000 annually under current assessments and a small city administrative pass-through.

Discover Newport representatives presented a petition to form a Rhode Island Tourism Improvement District and the council voted to receive the communication and place a hearing on the July 24 docket.

Tim Walsh and Catherine Farrington, speaking for Discover Newport, explained the new TID framework under state law and said…

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