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Council considers lodging tax and short‑term rental rules for The Village
Summary
The City Council opened consideration of Ordinance 785, sparking extended discussion of a proposed lodging tax, how platforms collect and remit taxes for short‑term rentals, and statutory 30‑day exemptions ahead of a planned August public vote; no formal vote was recorded in the transcript.
The City Council opened consideration of Ordinance 785, a proposal that would affect short‑term rental taxation in The Village, and heard extended comments from a council member who represents short‑term rental operators.
The Chair said the proposed 9% lodging tax “seems a little bit steep” and described short‑term rentals as both a valuable and challenging local asset. The Chair added that The Village currently lacks a hotel and that short‑term rentals serve many visitors: “we are the replacement for the hotel in the village,” the Chair said,…
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