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Staff proposes drawing lodging‑tax reserve for START and parks; council asks for formal policy
Town Council of Jackson, Wyoming · April 13, 2026
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Summary
Staff proposed drawing roughly $717,000 from lodging‑tax reserves to fund START bus operations, parks and rec, and pathways for FY27. Council members cautioned this is a one‑time measure and asked staff to return with a lodging‑tax policy to guide recurring uses.
During the April 13 budget review staff presented proposed uses for the town’s lodging‑tax fund and recommended drawing down a portion of its balance—about $717,650—to cover START bus contributions, parks and recreation, and pathways this year.
"The 30% [of lodging tax] has to be used for visitor…
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