In Oshkosh, the Oshkosh Convention and Visitors Bureau is proposing that the city establish the highest room tax in the state in order to create a capital development fund for tourism related projects.
In Sheboygan, where the city last year took over tourism promotion from the Sheboygan Chamber of Commerce, room tax collections saw a 9.3% increase from 2005 to 2006.
Oshkosh Convention and Visitors Bureau reps will be making the case for the tax increase at a workshop after the next Council meeting. I want to hear their case before making a judgement on the proposal.
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Dear Tony :
I do hope that you have a open mind on the Oshkosh Convention and Tours ism Bureau proposal.
This city is woefully missing what could be gained by having a viable convention center and hotels that can sustain it. Just take a look at Wisconsin Rapids,Wisconsin Dells, St. Point areas.
Lets bring in 100-500 people for 2-4 days for 35 or more weeks to help boost the economy.
There are some who think this only provided for minimum wage jobs- but I know bartenders in this city who live in very nice homes.
Do not pass on a chance to have tourism dollars pass this community.
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