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Fulton County commissioners move to follow legal advice on hotel‑motel tax distribution
Summary
Fulton County commissioners voted Feb. 10, 2026 to proceed with distribution of hotel/motel tax revenue according to legal advice after staff presented options; the board recorded no specific allocation in the meeting minutes.
Fulton County commissioners voted Feb. 10 to move forward with distributing hotel/motel tax revenue according to legal advice, the board’s minutes show.
Commissioner Randy H. Bunch moved that the county proceed with distribution of the tax revenue in line with legal recommendation; the motion passed with all commissioners voting in favor. Interim County Treasurer Amy Bishop, Fiscal Administrator Sue Reed and Wessel & Co. CFO Mike Lamb (participating via Zoom) took part in the discussion before the vote.
Why it matters: hotel and motel tax revenue can fund local tourism, lodging, economic development or designated programs depending on local ordinance and legal guidance. The county’s minutes do not record the distribution formula or which recipients will receive funds; commissioners instructed staff to act according to the county’s legal advice.
What was said: staff described options and legal considerations for distributing receipts, and the board endorsed following counsel’s recommendation. The record does not show a roll‑call vote beyond the motion language “all in favor.”
Next steps: the board’s action authorizes staff to implement the distribution consistent with legal guidance; the minutes do not specify a schedule, beneficiaries, or ordinance change. The county’s Treasurer and Fiscal Administrator are listed as present for follow‑up work.
