Question 2 - Lodging Excise Tax Increase

Shall Ingham County increase the rate at which the excise tax is levied on all persons engaged in the business of providing rooms for lodging purposes to guests staying less than 30 consecutive days under Public Act 263 of 1974 as amended from 5% to 8% of the total charge for accommodations to be used for allowable uses under Public Act 263 of 1975, including the acquisition, construction, and maintenance of convention and entertainment facilities designed to encourage tourism and convention business to the County, starting January 1, 2025 and continuing so long as the County Ordinance remains in effect which was adopted under Public Act 263 of 1974, as amended?