TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Supervisor Haschak and Supervisor Williams
MEETING DATE: May 21, 2024
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Supervisor Haschak
PHONE:
707-463-4221
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Supervisor Williams
PHONE:
707-463-4221
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 30 Minutes
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Possible Direction to Staff Regarding Report of Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Rates to Pay Increases to In Home Support Service Workers and Lifting All County Employees to a Living Wage
(Sponsors: Supervisor Haschak and Supervisor Williams)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Provide direction to staff regarding options of increasing the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) rates to pay for increases to In Home Support Service workers and lifting all County employees to a living wage.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Board of Supervisors approved the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee on March 12, 2024 to research options surrounding Transient Occupancy Tax increases.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
It has become increasingly difficult to hire critical service employees. Fast food workers are making $20 an hour in California. A living wage is defined by MIT for Mendocino County as being $23 an hour for a single person. The Board formed an ad hoc committee to look at options regarding increases to transient occupancy taxes especially in regards to short term rentals. The committee met twice and is returning with information to promote additional conversation. A decision on putting a measure on the November ballot will have to be made soon.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Direct the ad hoc committee to further explore options or disband.
STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITY DESIGNATION: An Effective County Government
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT: ALL
VOTE REQUIREMENT: Majority
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