Yukon voters pass hotel, motel tax

 
By Robert Medley
Published: August 28, 2008

YUKON — Voters on Tuesday passed a hotel and motel tax meant to bolster tourism and economic development, officials said.

The tax will be needed to promote the growing city, City Manager Jim Crosby said.

"It's a start,” Crosby said Wednesday. "We're excited about it.”

Voters approved the tax despite low turnout, he said.

The tax passed by a vote of 737 to 567.

Crosby said he is not surpri...


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