PRESS RELEASE: Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Seeks New Member

Press Release

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Seeks New Member

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
February 5, 2019

CONTACT
Lisa Maher, Communications & Marketing Manager
lmaher@redmond.gov 
425-556-2427

Redmond, WA – The City of Redmond has an opening on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC). The City is looking for a candidate interested in tourism-related activities in the City of Redmond to fill a four-year term. To meet the requirements of Washington State RCW 67.28.1817, the vacancy shall be filled by a person who is involved in activities authorized to be funded by lodging tax revenue.

The LTAC’s role is to advise the Mayor and Council on: options to enhance tourism activities in Redmond; making recommendations on special events matching grants to the City Council and later reviewing the success of those completed events; reviewing proposals from the marketing consultant; and proposing changes to the Tourism Promotion Program.

The seven-member volunteer committee currently meets quarterly, or as needed, at Redmond City Hall. Interested applicants must complete a community service application and are encouraged to apply by 5 p.m. on March 6, 2019. The position will remain open until filled.

To apply, applicants can access, complete, and submit a community service application online, here.

For questions and more information contact Lisa Maher, Communications & Marketing Manager, at lmaher@redmond.gov or 425-556-2427. This press release is available on www.redmond.gov.

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