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Antioch theater seeks up to $3 cap on ticket tax and fewer required operating days; trustees to consider ordinance
Summary
Michael Sheedy asked trustees to authorize a flexible ticket‑tax schedule (50¢ increase now, cap up to $3 per movie ticket and up to $5 for live events) and to reduce minimum operating‑day requirements to give the Antioch Theater financial breathing room while retaining licensing obligations. Board directed staff to draft ordinance language and a companion resolution for a future meeting.
Michael Sheedy, representing the Antioch Theater, asked the board for flexibility in the village ticket‑tax rules so the theater could raise its retained revenue. Sheedy said the proposal would allow a modest immediate increase of 50¢ per movie ticket (bringing the typical $6.50 ticket to about $7) while authorizing the village to set an upper cap of $3 for movie tickets, $5 for live…
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