With very little discussion, the city council will vote to increase the room tax by two dollars tonight. While I am not opposed to a room tax, if it was going to benefit the citizens of our city, BUT it is clear what the objective is;
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
| 12. | 2nd Reading:Â AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY ADDING ARTICLE XII TO CHAPTER 39, ESTABLISHING THE SIOUX FALLS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. |
It’s soul purpose is to give tax dollars (fees) to a private entity that markets Sioux Falls. My contention all along is that hotels should start their own marketing group to market themselves to visitors. This will set a precedent that will have other private entities with their hands out very soon.
I hope opponents voice their opinion tonight at the meeting.