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File #: AM No. 26-008   
Type: Consent Item Status: Passed
File created: 1/14/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/20/2026 Final action: 1/20/2026
Title: Appointment of Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Member
Attachments: 1. Agenda Memo
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Malisa Files
425-556-2166

DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Executive
Cheryl Xanthos
City Clerk
Executive
Kalli Biegel
Deputy City Clerk


TITLE:
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Appointment of Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Member


OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Members are appointed by the City Council and includes one member of the City Council who serves as chair.

Appointment:

Former Councilmember Steve Field's term on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee ended on December 31, 2025. The Council President has nominated Councilmember Vanessa Kritzer for appointment to fill this seat.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached


REQUESTED ACTION:

? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve


REQUEST RATIONALE:

* Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
* Required:
RMC 4. 37.010.B: Lodging Tax Advisory Committee members are appointed by the City Council.
* Council Request:
Nomination from Council President Stuart
* Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
If Councilmember Vanessa Kritzer is appointed by Council, she will serve until the term expiration date listed below:

Vanessa Kritzer First Term to Expire: March 31, 2030



COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:

* Timeline (previous or planned):
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* Outreach Methods and Results:
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* Feedback Summary:
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BUDGET IMPACT:

Total Cost:
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Approved in current biennial budget: ? Yes ? No ? N/A

Budget Offer Number:
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Budget Priority:
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Other budget impacts or additional costs: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
If yes, explain:
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Funding source(s):
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Budget/Funding Constraints:
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? Additional budget details attached


COUNCIL REVIEW:


Previous Contact(s)
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Requested Action
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Item has not been presented to Council
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Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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None proposed at this time
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Time Constraints:
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