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Spend options for hotel tax expanded

Ohio's budget bill awaits governor's signature

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Matt Westerhold
Jun 29, 2025
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SANDUSKY — The Ohio budget bill approved by legislators last week includes key changes that could impact how the county’s lodging tax is distributed and spent.

House Bill 96 allows county commissioners in Erie and Ottawa counties to raise the general lodging tax by up to 1%, provided the overall rate doesn't exceed 5%, to fund public safety services and…

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