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2025-1002 • OrdinancesCity of Galveston (Galveston County)
Discuss and consider for action a transition of the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) collections from the Park Board back to the City, directing city staff to update existing ordinances, codes, and agreements for Council approval accordingly. (Ludanyi)
Presented in: City of Galveston City Council - June 26, 2025 on 2025-06-26
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 7.1/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (2 - 0)
“Motion to approve Item 2025-1002: Discuss and consider for action a transition of the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) collections from the Park Board back to the City, directing city staff to update existing ordinances, codes, and agreement”
JP
John Paul Listowski
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
JM
Jason M. Hardcastle
Councilmember, District 6 (District 6)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Discuss and consider for action a transition of the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) collections from the Park Board back to the City, directing city staff to update existing ordinances, codes, and agreements for Council approval accordingly. (Ludanyi)
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.1/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).