What is the Lodgings Tax in Pettis County?
State-enabling legislation provided in House Bill 25 of the 86th General Assembly,
approved by a vote of the people on August 4, 1992 created the Pettis County
Lodgings Tax. All lodging facilities in Pettis County collect $2 per occupied room per
day, with all proceeds from the tax to be used for tourism development projects.
See Sedalia Occupancy Rate Chart for 2004 - 2008
How is the Lodgings Tax Administered?
In Pettis County, a five-member tourism commission oversees the collection and disbursement of the collected lodgings tax. Two members are appointed by the Pettis County Commission and two are appointed by the City of Sedalia. One member from each governmental appointment represents the hotel and motel industry. The remaining member is appointed by the Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce to represent the general business community.
2008 Committee Members:
Tom Munson, Chair and County Representative
Mykel Schlotterbeck, Sec Treas and City Representative
Larry Wilson, County Representative
Chuck Kempton, Chamber Representative
Bob Cross