The Baileys Harbor Community Association will spotlight Door County’s room tax and its impact on the local economy during the next Talk of the Town session on Thursday, February 26, at Lake Fire Winery.
The program will feature staff from Destination Door County (DDC) explaining how room tax dollars are generated, how they are allocated under state and local guidelines, and how the funds are reinvested in the community.
Interim Destination Door County CEO Jon Jarosh said the organization welcomes the opportunity to clarify how the tax works. “We always love to talk about, and explain how the tax works,” Jarosh said. “What those dollars are used for, who collects them, and how they are benefiting the community.”
Jarosh noted the room tax is paid by visitors staying in local lodging properties. “It’s one of those few taxes that locals and residents don’t pay,” he said.
He added the presentation will provide additional transparency about the organization’s role. “We will do a deep dive on how we at the DDC utilize the tax dollars we are entrusted with,” Jarosh said.
The event begins with food and socializing at 5:30 p.m., followed by the presentation. A question-and-answer session will follow.
More information is available at The Town of Baileys Harbor’s website.
