Council’s Room Tax Debate Called ‘Disruptive’ By City Manager

OCEAN CITY – A report on this summer’s key financial indicators sparked a debate this week among the resort’s elected officials who continue to be divided on all matters tourism related.

City Manager David Recor and Budget Manager Jennie Knapp brought up what they thought was good news of room tax increasing this summer at this week’s Mayor and Council meeting.

“The budget manager and I have been looking at some of our tax receipts, gross room tax, admissions tax and our food tax, and these metrics tell the real story in terms of our revenue and performance,” Recor said.
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