Shall the measure increasing the existing transient occupancy tax (“Hotel Tax”), paid only by hotel/short-term rental guests, by 2%, from 10% to 12%, and expanding the tax to also include those staying in campgrounds and recreational-vehicle parks within the City of Sonora, providing approximately an additional $80,000 annually toward addressing the impacts of tourism on City services, including law enforcement, emergency response, roads, and other general services, until ended by City Council or City voters, be adopted?
2, Tuolumne County • 2020 • Measure
Passed
Result: 56.8% yes, 43.2% no (2,391 votes cast)
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This measure increased the transient occupancy tax in the City of Sonora from 10% to 12% and expanded it to include campgrounds and RV parks, with the additional revenue estimated at $80,000 annually to fund city services impacted by tourism.