Title
Approval of Appointments to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to Fill Vacancies
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee recommends approval of the appointments listed below.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the appointment of Don Olea, with a term ending March 31, 2024; and Janine Phillips, with a term ending March 31, 2025, to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to fill vacancies.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve appointments to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.
Staff Contact:
Kellie Purce Braseth, Strategic Communications Director, City Manager’s Office, 360.753.8361
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee interviewed Don Olea and Janine Phillips at the Committee’s October 26, 2022, meeting and recommends their appointments to fill vacancies on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) - Olea to Position #1, with a term ending March 31, 2024; and Phillips to Position #3, with a term ending March 31, 2025. Both candidates would serve as representatives of businesses required to collect lodging tax. State law delineates LTAC membership eligibility.
The candidates’ application materials are attached.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Lodging tax funding supports the promotion of tourism activities and facilities that attract visitors to our community. These visitors, in turn, put more dollars in the local economy, spur investment in local amenities, and help to make the Olympia community more vibrant and attractive.
Options:
1. Approve the appointments as recommended.
2. Do not approve the appointments and send the issue back to the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee. This would delay the appointment schedule and leave LTAC not operating at full strength.
Financial Impact:
No cost is associated with the action. To reduce barriers to community member participation, the City offers stipends of $25 per meeting attended to Advisory Committee members. Those members who certify as low income are eligible to receive stipends of $50 per meeting attended. Advisory Committee members may waive the stipend upon request.
Attachments:
Don Olea Application
Janine Phillips Application & Resume