Lodging Tax Advisory Commission

AuthorityRevised Code of Washington 67.28.1817 and Pullman City Code 1.50.010
MembershipThe commission shall consist of six (6) non-elected members of recognized fitness and statutory qualifications for appointment to a three (3) year term. Plus, two (2) City Council members appointed to a three-year term.

All appointments shall be made by the Mayor with the consent of the Council. All members of the commission shall be voting members.

In accordance with Chapter 67.28 RCW, the non-elected commission membership shall always consist of an equal number of (1) representatives of persons or entities collecting the tax under Chapter 4.95 PCC, and (2) representatives of persons or entities receiving grants or allocations of lodging tax revenue from the City.

  1. Three (3) members who are representatives of persons or entities that are required to collect the tax under this chapter; and
  2. Three (3) members who are representatives of persons or entities receiving grants or allocations of lodging tax revenue from the City; and
  3. Two (2) City Council members.
TermThe mayor shall review the membership annually and make changes as appropriate.

Meetings

Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at  2:00 p.m. in The Palus Room located at 190 SE Crestview Street, Building A, Pullman, WA 99163.  All meetings of the commission shall be open to the public.

Responsibilities

It shall be the duty of the Lodging Tax Advisory Commission to advise the city council on the proposed uses of the revenue derived from Pullman’s 4% lodging tax.

Reporting Requirements

Recommendations shall be included in the commission minutes. A copy of the minutes shall be provided to the city administrator for delivery to the council.

Agendas & Minutes
Commission ChairPat Wright - City Councilmember

Members

Megan Guido - City Councilmember
Tim Cordodor - Pullman Marriott
Meghan Wiley - Holiday Inn Express
PJ Sanchez - National Lentil Festival Committee Member
Tony Poston - Cougs First! Executive Director
Shantel Sanders - Administrative Liaison

LODGING TAX GRANT APPLICATION
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