Committee Roster
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Creation & Authority - Refer to Richland Municipal Code (RMC) - Title 2.15

The purpose of the Committee is to (a) review grant applications and make recommendations to City Council regarding allocation of local lodging tax funds; and (b) to review and comment on any proposed imposition of lodging tax, increase in the rate of lodging tax, repeal of an exemption from lodging tax, or change in the use of revenue received from lodging tax.

The Committee is comprised of one (1) representative from City Council who serves as Chairman; two (2) representatives of businesses required to collect lodging tax; and two (2) representatives involved in activities eligible for funding by lodging tax revenue. City Council reviews the membership annually.

Background: 

The Washington State Legislature passed Senate Bill (SB) 5867 that increased the level at which cities are allowed to tax hotel/motel activity. The new legislation created a statutory process through which input from the hospitality industry may be collected regarding the use of hotel/motel tax funds and required the creation of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.