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Organizer urges temporary vendor permits to boost Hiram events; council defers ordinance change
Summary
An event organizer asked Hiram council to allow temporary vendor permits (proposed $25–$50) instead of requiring a full local occupation tax certificate for material vendors; staff and the city attorney said changing the requirement would require an ordinance amendment and recommended more review and discussion at the next work session.
Mariana Escamillo asked the City of Hiram to change its special events ordinance so material vendors can use a short-term temporary permit (she suggested $25–$50) rather than being required to provide a full local occupation tax certificate and business license.
Escamillo told the council that the current business-license requirement discourages vendors from participating and that a temporary permit would increase turnout at community events, generate modest revenue for event support and encourage…
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