To maintain general City services such as police and fire protection, street operations and maintenance, and community activities including Indian Wells Golf Resort, shall the Indian Wells Municipal Code be amended to increase the Transient Occupancy (Hotel) Tax rate from 11.25% to 12.25% of rent charged for transient occupancy of any hotel room or similar lodging, generating approximately $700,000 annually for unrestricted general revenue purposes, until ended by voters?
2, Riverside County • 2018 • M
Passed
Result: 73.1% yes, 26.9% no (2,223 votes cast)
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This measure increased the transient occupancy tax rate in Indian Wells from 11.25% to 12.25% on hotel rooms and similar lodging to generate approximately $700,000 annually for general city services. The tax increase would remain in effect until ended by voters.