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.

In addition, "tourist" is defined as a person who travels for business or pleasure at least 50 miles (one way) from the person's place of residence or business and stays overnight in paid accommodations. A tourist may also travel to another country or state outside of their place of residence or business.   

 

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.

Shon Smith, Chelan County Commissioner
Chairman Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

 

Representing Lodging Tax Revenue-Generating Businesses

 open District 1 Term expires 5/31/2028

Calen Williams, Love Leavenworth

District 2 Term expires 5/31/2026
Anthony Medina, Marina's Edge Resort District 3 Term expires 5/31/2027

 

Representing Organizations Potentially Funded by Lodging Tax Revenue

Steve Maher, Run Wenatchee & Our Valley, Our Future District 1 Term expires 5/31/2026
Christie Wilder, Plain Valley Ski Trails District 2 Term expires 5/31/2027
Angela Morris, Chelan Douglas Land Trust District 3 Term expires 5/31/2028

 

Meetings & Schedule

The committee meets the fourth Thursday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the 400 Douglas St, Commissioners Meeting Room 1,  Wenatchee, WA. 

Meeting Minutes and Agenda

Documents and Presentations

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Posted: 07/15/2021 01:34 PM
Last Updated: 01/06/2026 09:11 AM

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