City officials mulling lodging tax to fund development
by Associated Press Published: October 19,2011
Tags: economic development, hospitality, hotel tax, hotels, lodging, lodging tax, motels, municipal government, tax, tourism, travelers, visitors
WIGGINS — City leaders in Wiggins are considering a local sales tax on hotels, motels and cabins as a way to increase revenue for economic development. The Sun Herald reports Mayor Jerry Alexander introduced the idea at yesterday’s Board of Aldermen meeting. Alexander said the tax proposal would be a good way to increase revenue [...] [...]
