PRESS RELEASE: Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Seeks New Member

Press Release

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Seeks New Member

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
February 24, 2020

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 arts, cultural, historic, or business entities that might benefit from a grant of the tax revenue.

The LTAC’s role is to advise the Mayor and City 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; proposing changes to the Tourism Promotion Program. The seven-member volunteer committee currently meets quarterly, or as needed, at Redmond City Hall.

To learn more about LTAC or to apply, please go to www.redmond.gov/Commissions, click on “Apply” and submit a completed online application. There is no deadline, but interested individuals are encouraged to apply by 5:00 p.m. on March 17, 2020. The position will remain open until filled.

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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