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City reviews lodging‑tax process, proposes partial city allocation for signature events
Summary
Assistant City Manager AJ Johnson Newton briefed the council on the lodging excise tax (collection rate dropping to 0.8% in April 2026) and outlined a proposed LTAC allocation approach that would permit the city to apply for a designated portion of lodging‑tax funds while keeping resources available to external event organizers.
Assistant City Manager AJ Johnson Newton presented an overview of the lodging excise tax and the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) process, and described a proposed funding approach for signature events.
Key points: the lodging‑tax collection rate will be 0.8% beginning April 2026 (previously 1%). State RCW provisions restrict lodging‑tax funds to tourism promotion and community events; eligible applicants include cities,…
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