San Jose
Gilroy voters approve hotel tax increase to 13%
Measure B passes with 65% approval, allowing Gilroy to raise its transient occupancy tax from 9% to 13%.
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Gilroy voters have approved Measure B, which permits the City Council to increase the transient occupancy tax (TOT) from 9% to as much as 13%.
As of Friday, the measure showed 65% voter approval, indicating strong support for the tax hike.
The increase is expected to generate thousands of dollars in additional revenue for the city.
This tax applies to hotels in Gilroy, a city near San Jose, and the measure's passage may impact visitors and businesses in the area.
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