City asks voters to OK 'tourist tax' increase
Sandpoint city crews work on a street and sidewalk project. A proposed increase to its local option tax would fund street and pedestrian projects while the existing 7% tax would continue to fund public safety, parks and other infrastructure improvements. The proposed "tourist tax" is applicable only for lodging stays of 30 days or fewer at hotels, motels and vacation rentals within the city limits.
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SANDPOINT — If city voters approve a local option tax on visitor lodging when they head to the polls on Tuesday, Sandpoint officials say they can finally accomplish a number of long-sought street projects...
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