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Trappe council votes to support Talbot County lodging tax increase
Summary
Following a presentation by Cassandra Vanhooser, the council voted to send a letter supporting an increase in Talbot County’s accommodations tax from 4% to 6%; the motion passed with one abstention (Commissioner Newnam).
Cassandra Vanhooser presented Talbot County’s accommodations tax code and asked Trappe to send a letter supporting a proposed increase from 4% to 6% (the county keeps collections minus a 5% service fee). Commissioner Water Chase moved that the Town send the requested letter of support; Commissioner Rose Potter seconded the motion. The vote was Newnam — abstain; Sullivan — yes; Schmidt — yes; Potter — yes; Chase — yes. The motion passed.
Council discussion recorded in the minutes centers on the request from the county; no public comment was recorded. The minutes indicate the Council will send the letter of support as requested.
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