ENID, OK - Voters went to the polls Tuesday to vote on a Hotel Tax Proposition. These results are unofficial.
Proposition passes.
Absentee ballots, early voting and 23 of 23 precincts. Hit refresh for updates.
FOR THE PROPOSITION - YES 3197
AGAINST THE PROPOSITION - NO 2697
Total 5894
The proposal increases the Hotel Occupancy Tax from 8% to 12%, effective October 1. This tax applies only to hotels and motels in Enid and does not apply to private, owner-occupied short-term rentals listed through platforms such as Airbnb or Vrbo.
The proposed increase is projected to generate more than $700,000 in additional annual revenue. Use of Hotel Occupancy Tax revenue is restricted by law to eligible tourism-related purposes, including projects and initiatives that attract visitors and strengthen our community.
The revised ordinance also provides for a 60/40 revenue split, allowing both the City of Enid and Garfield County to benefit from the additional revenue.
These investments can help support:
Parks and walking trails
Sports and recreation facilities
Community events and festivals
Family-friendly attractions
Tourism promotion
Entertainment opportunities
Other eligible tourism-related initiatives
When visitors stay overnight in Enid hotels, they support local restaurants, retailers, attractions, hotels, and other businesses. Those visitor dollars can also help fund improvements that residents enjoy every day.
