So ... KPBS and VOSD should put some perspective on this discussion. The TOT was initially established to fund tourism related expenses includung marketing. So whatever happened to the TOT funds that went to ConVis? In fact, what ever happened to Con Vis?
Year after year the TOT funds intended for visitor related purposes were redirected by the city for other purposes.
Now the hoteliers establish a self funding mechanism that allows them to see that the funds are actually used for the purpose that was promised ... And it's controversial.
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City Council Shows Strong Support For Tourism Marketing District
So ...
KPBS and VOSD should put some perspective on this discussion.
The TOT was initially established to fund tourism related expenses includung marketing. So whatever happened to the TOT funds that went to ConVis? In fact, what ever happened to Con Vis?
Year after year the TOT funds intended for visitor related purposes were redirected by the city for other purposes.
Now the hoteliers establish a self funding mechanism that allows them to see that the funds are actually used for the purpose that was promised ... And it's controversial.
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