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Medford council adopts statement of intent for lodging-tax increase over objections about future flexibility

Medford City Council · October 1, 2025
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Summary

Council approved Resolution 2025‑82, a nonbinding statement of intent on use of transient lodging tax funds if voters approve an increase; the measure passed 6‑1‑1 after councilors debated whether it would limit future councils.

Medford — The City Council voted Oct. 1 to adopt Resolution 2025‑82, a statement of intent describing how an increase in transient lodging tax (TLT) would be used if voters approve a ballot measure.

The resolution drew debate. Councilor Kevin Stein said he "doesn't support this resolution in its current form" because he worried it could…

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