Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)

About LTAC

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) is established by Chapter 2.23 of the Snohomish Municipal Code to review and comment on:

1. The imposition of a tax under Chapter 67.28 RCW;
2. An increase in the rate of tax imposed under Chapter 67.28 RCW;
3. The repeal of an exemption from a tax imposed under Chapter 67.28 RCW; or
4. A change in the use of revenue received under Chapter 67.28 RCW.

Pursuant to RCW 67.28.1815 through 67.28.1816, or as thereinafter amended, lodging tax revenue must be used for tourism promotion, acquisition of tourism-related facilities, or operation of tourism-related facilities.

The Committee shall consist of five members appointed by the City Council, which may be based on recommendations of the Mayor or their designee, pursuant to RCW 67.28.1817. The Committee membership shall include:

A. Two members who are representatives of lodging businesses required to collect the lodging tax; and

B. Two members who are persons involved in activities authorized to be funded by revenue received from the lodging tax; and

C. One City Councilmember, typically appointed in January of even years for a two-year period.

Persons who are eligible for appointment under subsection A of this section are not eligible for appointment under subsection B of this section. Persons who are eligible for appointment under subsection B of this section are not eligible for appointment under subsection A of this section.

Each Committee member, with the exception of the City Councilmember, shall be appointed to serve a four-year term, effective from September 1st of the year appointed through August 31st of the fourth year following appointment. However, the appointing authority shall review membership annually and make changes as appropriate. Committee members shall receive no salary or other compensation.