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Hotel tax funds community celebrations
Summary
Hotel tax dollars are flowing to local events: $15,000 for the Eastburg All-American Picnic and $5,000 for Barrett Township's Patriotic Recognition Day. Since the money comes from visitors' lodging taxes, it doesn't touch residents' property taxes.
At a glance
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Last discussed Feb 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
$20,000 total from the hotel tax fund, not the general budget.
✅Who benefits
Local residents and community groups putting on county events.
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