Summary
The TDA says one person has repeatedly bounced checks on lodging occupancy tax, and there's no clear mechanism to force payment — hurting collections. The chairman wants the county to get involved, possibly through the tax office.
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Last discussed May 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Bounced-check fees and uncollected tax are chipping away at tourism tax revenue the county relies on.
Fixing enforcement would protect honest lodging owners who pay their occupancy tax.
The TDA's budget — and ultimately tourism marketing dollars — take the hit from unpaid taxes.
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