Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

Photo Credit -  Chris Schanz and Andrew Hamil


2026 Request for Proposals 

LTAC issues an annual Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit written proposals for the use of lodging tax funds. These funds may be used to develop, promote, or enhance tourism in the City.

Funding Request For Proposals (RFP) - Due November 7, 2025 at 4 PM (Extended to November 10, 2025)

Applicants must submit the RFP funding request form, budget proposal, and project description by the announced deadline. The Committee will review the applications and possibly recommend allocations to the City Council on November 13, 2025.

Eligibility criteria include: lodging facilities and qualifying tourism-oriented businesses/events, per RCW 67.28.1817 and Municipal Code 2.50.120.

Meetings

Special meetings, as called


Staff Liaison

Monica Hofstetter, Finance Director

mhofstetter@sunnyside-wa.gov 


Members:

  • Chair Julia Hart - Elected Official, December 31, 2026
  • Tom Denlea - Lodging Tax Collector
  • Sierra Foster, Sunnyside Rotary - Tax Utilizing Agency
  • VACANT - Lodging Tax Collector June 30, 2025
  • Monica Niemeyer - Lodging Tax User June 30, 2025

Organization

The committee is comprised of the following: 

  • One representative from City Council who serves as Chair
  • Two representatives of businesses are required to collect lodging tax under RCW 67.28
  • Two representatives involved in activities authorized to be funded by lodging tax revenue under RCW 67.28

 

Committee Responsibilities

  • Review grant applications, and requests for proposals, and make recommendations to the City Council regarding the allocation of local lodging tax funds in accordance with RCW 67.28.1817 and Sunnyside Municipal Code 2.50.120.
  • Review and comment on any proposed imposition of lodging tax, increase in the rate of lodging tax, repeal of an exemption from lodging tax, or change in the use of revenue received from lodging tax (RCW 67.28.1817).