LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE
In 2002 the City approved Ordinance C-518 in accordance with RCW 82.08 and authorized by RCW 67.28.181 to levy a tax on charges for lodging activity. In order to collect the tax the City was required to form a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. The committee must consist of at least five members of whom at least two are representatives from businesses that collect the tax, at least two which are persons involved in activities funded by the tax, and one member appointed from the City Council who acts as chair.
MISSION
To invest in activities and facilities that increase tourism related revenue through a sustainable visitor experience.
GOALS
- Focus on developing a unique Airway Heights experience.
- Improve the visitor experience.
- Fully utilize existing facilities.
- Promote creative uses of existing facilities.
- Promote partnerships through coordination and cooperation.
- Improve the visitor / resident relationship.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Veronica Messing – LTAC Chair, City Council Vice-Chair
Mike Patel – Owner Days Inn & Suites
Steve Vreeken – General Manager Stratford Inn & Suites
Jacob Powers – Pastor Heights Church, Airway Heights Kiwanis Club
J.C. Kennedy – Airway Heights Parks & Recreation Director
MEETINGS
Next Meeting
Monday June 3, 2024 – 8:00AM
Airway Heights Recreation Center
11405 W. Deno Road
2nd Floor Meeting Room
Meeting Minutes
No Meeting Minutes currently available.
LTAC meets as needed to discuss and make recommendations to the City to advocate for the protection and enhancement of tourism assets in various City planning documents that address issues within the Airway Heights City limits.
