Jefferson City voters approve lodging tax extension

Jefferson City voters approve lodging tax extension

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City residents voted Tuesday on whether the city's lodging tax will be extended an additional 25 years. Voters approved the measure with 53.9% of the vote. There was a 15.61% voter turnout this election. There were 4,397 total votes cast, with 2,371 in favor and 2,026 against. The lodging tax is a 7% tax paid by visitors staying in hotel and motel rooms, as well as short-term rentals. Voters first approved th…