Tourism Promotion Area Advisory Board

Background

On June 9, 2020, Skagit County, the City of Anacortes, the City of Burlington, the City of Mount Vernon, the City of Sedro- Woolley, the Town of La Conner, the Town of Hamilton, the Town of Concrete, and the Town of Lyman entered into Interlocal Agreement C20200219 for the joint establishment of the Skagit County Tourism Promotion Area (TPA), pursuant to Chapter 35.101 RCW.

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) was established in September 2020 per Resolution #R20200170. The Advisory Board may make recommendations to the legislative authority, Skagit County, regarding how revenue derived from lodging charges is to be used to promote tourism within the Skagit County Tourism Promotion Area. The Advisory Board may also work with consultants in reviewing, considering, and recommending the annual budget and annual business plan to the legislative authority for consideration and adoption.