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2009 PROPOSALS
Proposals for 2009 tourism-related services are now being accepted. Proposal deadline is Monday, September 29, 2008, Noon (received at Olympia City Hall, not postmarked).
Additional information about Olympia's 2009 proposal process.
2009 Proposal Packet (Word format)
2009 Proposal Packet (pdf format) |
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The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) was established in 1999 to annually advise the City Council on how to use City lodging tax revenue for tourism promotion or tourism facility purposes. There are seven members on Olympia's Committee.
State law requires that cities with a Lodging Tax Fund establish such an advisory committee. State law also proscribes how the Fund may be used and the type of individuals to be appointed to the committee.
The LTAC has developed an annual process to solicit proposals from Olympia area non-profit and government agencies for tourism promotion services.
Members
- Jeff Kingsbury, Councilmember and Chair
- Nathan Allan, Swantown Inn Bed & Breakfast - representing lodging establishments (term ends March 31, 2010)
- Russ Carstensen, South Sound Maritime Heritage Association - representing tourism promotion groups (term ends March 31, 2011)
- Trudy Soucoup, Wolf Haven International - representing tourism promotion groups (term ends March 31, 2010)
- Greg Taylor, Phoenix Inn - representing lodging establishments (term ends March 31, 2009)
Membership Criteria
Olympia's Lodging Tax Advisory Committee has five (5) members. A majority of the members must reside in the City of Olympia or Olympia's Urban Growth Area.
By State law, the Commitee must have at least five (5) members:
- two members to representative businesses required to collect the tax,
- two members to represent activities authorized to be funded by the tax,
- one member from the Olympia City Councilmember who serves as the Chair of the Committee.
Term of Appointment
3 years - Other than the Council member, terms expire in a staggered sequence with no more than two terms expiring in a given year.
Appointment Date
March 31
Meeting Date, Time, Place
Meetings are scheduled as needed - usually three meetings per year: May, September and October, at Olympia City Hall, Executive Conference Room,
900 Plum Street SE, Olympia, Washington, or another location as noticed.
Staff Liaison
Cathie Butler, Communications Manager,
City of Olympia, 360-753-8361, email
Address Correspondence to:
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
c/o Cathie Butler, Communications Manager
City of Olympia
PO Box 1967
Olympia, WA 98507-1967