Board Of County Commissioners

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Chelan County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee was established by resolution No. 97-151 on Dec. 1, 1997, and re-established on Jan. 27, 2014, by resolution 2014-11; and the Chelan County Promotions Committee was established on Jan. 27, 2014, by resolution No. 2014-12 to coordinate the Visit Chelan County campaign. The Board of County Commissioners determined these two committees should be revitalized and has combined their efforts.

RCW 67.28.1817 states commissioners have the authority to appoint members of a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee in equal number between revenue-generating businesses and organizations funded by the tax revenue. The committee's chairman must be an elected official.

In addition, "tourist" is defined as a person who travels for business or pleasure at least 50 miles (one way) from the person's place of residence or business and stays overnight in paid accommodations. A tourist may also travel to another country or state outside of their place of residence or business.   

 

News & Announcements

Marketing, events grants awarded! The Board of County Commissioners has awarded $252,350 in marketing and events grants to 23 local agencies. The money is to be used for 2025.

 

Committee Members

The vision of LTAC is to elevate Chelan County into the premier destination for travelers in the Pacific Northwest. Its mission is to enhance, protect and promote Chelan County’s tourism industry for generations to come.

 

Shon Smith, Chelan County Commissioner
Chairman Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

 

Representing Lodging Tax Revenue-Generating Businesses

Chuck Schuringa, Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort Term expires 6/1/2026
Taylor Boyd, Bavarian Lodge Term expires 6/1/2026
Eric Featherstone, Wapato Point Resort Term expires 6/1/2025
Eric Campbell, Campbell's Resort    Term expires 6/1/2025

 

Representing Organizations Potentially Funded by Lodging Tax Revenue

Brian Bolz, Town Toyota Center Term expires 6/1/2026
Steve Maher, Run Wenatchee & Our Valley, Our Future Term expires 6/1/2026
George Velazquez, TREAD Term expires 6/1/2025
Troy Campbell, Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce Term expires 6/1/2025

 

Meetings & Schedule

The committee meets the fourth Thursday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. at 400 Douglas Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801 in conference room 1.

Meeting Minutes and Agenda

Documents and Presentations

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Posted: 07/15/2021 01:34 PM
Last Updated: 01/15/2025 08:21 AM

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