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Advisory panel asks assembly to consider OSU tourism-tax findings before raising fees
Summary
The advisory panel voted to ask the assembly and administration to consider economic impacts described in an OSU study (noting a cited elasticity effect) when evaluating tourism fee increases; the clerk will draft a request for action to accompany the chair's signature.
The advisory panel voted to ask the assembly and administration to consider evidence from an Oregon State University tourism‑tax study before pursuing increases to tourism fees.
Clerk Mike told the panel an appropriate, actionable recommendation would be to have the assembly and administration consider the economic impacts referenced in the OSU tourism‑tax document when evaluating whether to increase tourism fees. He noted the study includes an example elasticity — cited in the document as roughly a 7% decline in demand associated with a 10% increase in final price paid by visitors — and said the advisory body can forward a request for action to the assembly.
A motion to recommend that consideration was moved, seconded and passed by voice vote. The clerk said he will prepare a memo and attach the OSU document for the chair’s signature so it can be forwarded to the assembly and administration.
Panel members said the recommendation is intended to ensure the assembly weighs potential revenue gains against possible changes in visitor behavior before changing fee structures.
