Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

Meetings

  • Meeting Time: 2:00 p.m.
  • Committee meets the first Wednesday of every month, except otherwise noted below. 

Meeting Location: 
Council Conference Room
501 N. Anderson St.
Ellensburg, WA 98926

2026 Meeting Schedule:

Zoom Link

Members of the public who wish to participate virtually in these meeting may do so by joining the Zoom meeting uses the appropriate link listed below:

  • January 7, 2026
  • February 4, 2026
  • March 4, 2026
  • April 1, 2026
  • May 6, 2026
  • June 3, 2026
  • July 1, 2026 (TENTATIVE)
  • August 5, 2026
  • September 2, 2026
  • October 7, 2026
  • November 4, 2026 (TENTATIVE--Pending CLTAC November meeting date)
  • December 2, 2026


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Agendas & Minutes 

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Members

There are seven Lodging Tax Advisory Committee members:

  • Three members must be from the lodging industry
  • Three members must be from organizations involving activities authorized to receive tax proceeds
  • One member must be an elected City official

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee members serve two-year terms. The current Committee members are:

  • Arlo Evasick (organization authorized to receive proceeds), term expires December 31, 2026
  • Sarah Beauchamp (elected City official) - City Council Member & Committee Chair
  • VACANT (organization authorized to receive proceeds) term expires December 31, 2027
  • Carmen Wiggins (lodging industry) term expires December 31, 2026
  • VACANT (lodging industry) term expires December 31, 2027
  • Steve Townsend (lodging industry) term expires December 31, 2026
  • Lacie Dawson (organization authorized to receive proceeds) term expires December 31, 2026

Responsibilities

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee operates under City Ordinance No. 4111 and is responsible for reviewing proposed changes to the lodging tax rate, exemptions, and use. Tax proceeds may be used for tourism promotion, the acquisition and operation of tourism-related facilities, and other uses as authorized by State law.