Lodging tax
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Hoover city treasurer spells out options for increasing revenue, including taxes
The City Council is considering the pros and cons of a variety of tax increases and whether or not to charge residents for garbage pickup. Read more
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Hoover council tables lodging tax vote, receives update on Library makeover
During an Aug. 3 meeting, the City Council made the motion to table consideration of doubling Hoover lodging tax and received an update from Hoover Public Library Director Linda Andrews on the facility's makeover. Read more
Lodging tax expected to be tabled
Hoover council member John Lyda said that discussion in a Thursday council work session led to an agreement to table consideration of doubling Hoover lodging tax. The motion to table will be formally made by the council on Monday night. Read more
Hotel execs speak out against proposed Hoover lodging tax increase
Hoover hotel executives, during the Monday, July 20 Hoover City Council meeting, spoke out against a proposal by Mayor Gary Ivey to double Hoover's lodging tax from 3 to 6 percent, saying the increase could cost them business. Read more
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Hoover Council to discuss lodging tax hike Monday, July 20
The Hoover City Council during its Monday, July 20 meeting will hear a second reading of an ordinance that would double the city lodging tax from 3 to 6 percent. Read more
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Proposed Hoover lodging tax hike carried over to July 20 meeting
Hoover City Council officials hinted strongly after a Monday, July 6 meeting that they will approve Mayor Gary Ivey’s request to double the city portion of the Hoover lodging tax. The council will consider the matter at its July 20 meeting. Read more
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Hoover City Council to consider raising lodging tax
The city tax for staying in Hoover hotels and motels could soon double. The Hoover City Council on Monday, July 6 meeting at 6 p.m. will consider a proposal from Mayor Gary Ivey to raise the city's lodging tax rate from 3 percent to 6 percent. Read more
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