Lodging tax to appear on ballot

At the request of the Crook County Tourism Promotion Board (CCPB), the lodging tax will appear again on this year’s general election ballot. This would continue the 2% tax paid for lodging services within the county that is used for the primary purpose of promoting local travel and tourism. Unlike most taxes, almost none of the lodging tax is paid by Crook County residents. It is a 2% tax added to…