Board Of County Commissioners

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Chelan County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee was established by resolution No. 97-151 on Dec. 1, 1997, and re-established on Jan. 27, 2014, by resolution 2014-11; and the Chelan County Promotions Committee was established on Jan. 27, 2014, by resolution No. 2014-12 to coordinate the Visit Chelan County campaign. The Board of County Commissioners determined these two committees should be revitalized and has combined their efforts.

RCW 67.28.1817 states commissioners have the authority to appoint members of a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee in equal number between revenue-generating businesses and organizations funded by the tax revenue. The committee's chairman must be an elected official.

 

News & Announcements

NEW! 2023 lodging tax capital requests now open. LTAC, has opened the grant application process for groups and municipalities seeking lodging tax dollars for capital projects, or capital improvement projects, that will help attract overnight visitors to the county. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 14, and will be considered at LTAC's April meeting. $560,000 has been set aside for this round of capital applications. For more details, including the application, read the press release.

2023 lodging tax dollar allocations announced. Chelan County commissioners in December awarded $328,600 in lodging tax dollars to a variety of tourist-related organizations. The list of awards is here. For more information, read the press release.

 

Committee Members

The vision of LTAC is to elevate Chelan County into the premier destination for travelers in the Pacific Northwest. Its mission is to enhance, protect and promote Chelan County’s tourism industry for generations to come. Resolution 2021-72 establishes the board members and their terms.

Tiffany Gering, Chelan County Commissioner
Chairman, Lodging Tax Advisory/Visit Chelan County Committee

Tiffany.Gering@co.chelan.wa.us/509-667-6215

 

Representing Lodging Tax Revenue-Generating Businesses

Chuck Schuringa, Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort Term expires 6/1/2023
Taylor Boyd, Bavarian Lodge Term expires 6/1/2023
Eric Featherstone, Wapato Point Resort Term expires 6/1/2025
Jeana Steiner, Chelan Valley Farms    Term expires 6/1/2025

 

Representing Organizations Potentially Funded by Lodging Tax Revenue

Brian Bolz Term expires 6/1/2023
Steve Maher, Run Wenatchee & Our Valley, Our Future Term expires 6/1/2023
George Velazquez, TREAD Term expires 6/1/2025
Troy Campbell, Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce Term expires 6/1/2025

 

LTAC & Visit Chelan County Officers

LTAC Chair Tiffany Gering
LTAC Vice Chair Troy Campbell
LTAC Secretary Carlye Baity
LTAC Treasurer Cathy Mulhall
Visit Chelan County Chair Tiffany Gering
Visit Chelan County Vice Chair Troy Campbell
Visit Chelan County Secretary Taylor Boyd
Visit Chelan County Treasurer George Velasquez

 

Meetings & Schedule

The board meets the fourth Thursday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m.

Meeting Minutes and Agenda

Posted: 07/15/2021 01:34 PM
Last Updated: 03/01/2023 09:59 AM

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  • 01
    May 2023
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Frist Half Property Tax Deadline

    Posted by: Chelan County Treasurer

    First half property tax deadline

  • 26
    Apr 2023
    07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

    Planning Commission - April 26th, 2023

    Posted by: Community Development

    400 Douglas Street
  • 19
    Apr 2023
    01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

    Hearing Examiner - April 19, 2023

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference
  • 17
    Apr 2023
    01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

    Hearing Examiner - April 17, 2023

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference
  • 12
    Apr 2023
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Chelan County Civil Service Commission

    Posted by: Human Resources

    The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on April 12, 2023 (Note; Meeting Change Date & location)

    Chelan County District Court Probation Conference Room