Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: LTAC

The LTAC advises the Council on allocating the lodging excise tax fund for tourism promotion and is comprised of five voting members. The fund, established by Ordinance No. 2010, receives revenue from a special excise tax of two-percent on the sale of, or charge made for, the furnishing of lodging by a hotel, rooming house, tourist court, motel, trailer camp, and the granting of any similar license to use real property. RCW’s restrict the use of the tax to fund facilities or promote events that will serve to attract visitors to the community. State statute establishes the specific makeup of the committee which consists of one member of the Edmonds City Council (who serves as chair), two representatives from organizations representing businesses required to collect the lodging tax, and two representatives of organizations involved in activities authorized to be funded by lodging tax revenue or local agencies involved in tourism promotion. Appointments are made by the City Council and membership terms are reviewed annually.

For further information about the LTAC, please contact Frances Chapin, Cultural Services Manager at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 425-771-0228.

2012 LTAC Roster:

Joan Bloom, Councilmember

Jan Conner, Best Western Harbor Inn

Hellon Wilkerson, Maple Tree B&B

Frances Chapin Edmonds Parks & Rec Cultural Programs

Joe McIalwain, Edmonds Center for the Arts