City of Santa Monica Measure TT: Hotel Tax for Corporate Long Stays During Major Events
Unofficial result: Passed
Source: results.lavote.gov
Santa Monica city, California
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
Keeps Santa Monica hotel tax rates the same but makes companies that book rooms pay the 15% hotel tax up front even on long stays, refunded only if one person stays 31+ days. During major events the council may set a lower rate, 0% to 15%, for company bookings.
Read the official ballot measure
Proposed by: Santa Monica City Council
The elected city council voted to put this tax measure on the ballot.
Source: santamonica.gov
A YES vote means
Companies booking Santa Monica hotel rooms pay hotel tax on long bookings unless one guest stays 31+ days, and the council can set event-period rates for them.
A NO vote means
Hotel tax rules stay as they are; company bookings over 30 days can avoid the tax.
Source: content.lavote.gov