Visitors Stay, Visitors Pay,
Our Economy Wins!
Vote Yes on April 8!
What is being asked?
Voters in certain areas of Stone County will be asked
this question at the April 8 election:
Shall Stone County impose a tax on the charges for all sleeping rooms paid by the transient guests of hotels, motels, and short-term rentals situated in specific portions of Stone County at a rate of 3% for the sole purpose of tourism marketing?
What is this all about?
What the Lodging Tourism Tax Is & Who It Affects
What Is Taxed
The 3% lodging tax applies to hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts, and short-term rentals (like AirBnB and VRBO).
What is Not Taxed
It does not impact apartments or long-term rentals.
Who Pays the Tax
The tax is paid by visitors, not local residents, making it an equitable way to fund tourism promotion.
Proven Economic Benefits of Tourism Marketing
$1
invested in local tourism marketing
$275
returns to the local Stone County economy
ABOUT
Why Stone County Needs a Dedicated Tourism Fund
High tide lifts all boats. Our economy is tourism-driven; if tourism spending goes up, local revenues go up and local businesses prosper. Tourism marketing WORKS to drive visitation to a destination, and we know it works for Stone County.
Stone County must take control of its future by managing how our area is marketed, rather than relying on other communities.
Increased visitation leads to more spending at hotels, restaurants, shops, and attractions, supporting local businesses and jobs.
Lodging tax-funded campaigns can help stabilize seasonal tourism, attract events and conferences, and improve overall economic resilience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The lodging tourism tax on the April 8 ballot will be implemented across various areas of the county by voting precinct. The darkened precincts are not included and voters will not see this issue on their ballot.
Voters and Business People Who Support This Tax
Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
City of Kimberling City Board of Aldermen
Adria Simkins
Amy Morris
Andy Kilgore
Ann Ferguson
Betty Jones
Bob Fritz
Carin Love
Carrie Padilla
Cassie Aberle-Doyle
Cassie Cunningham
Chris Gertson
Cody Hirschi
Cy Bortner
Dana Woodward
Dave McAllister
David Casaletto
Dawne Gardner
Dean Johnson
Doug Rader
Eric Simkins
Gary Clark
Gordon Weathers
Harlie Koth
Heather Lawson
Jayne Swanson
Jeff Woodward
Jenn Crosby
Jerry Harman
Jerry Jenkins
Jesse Deets
Jessi Steinert
Jody Gertson
Jolene Powell
Kathy Clark
Kelby Ayres
Kelly Power
Korina Branson-Jones
Ladona Weathers
Larry Maloney
Lindsay Hejlek
Lisa Boyd
Lynne Harman
Mark Hyde
Marlene Quigley
Marshall Works
Maureen Darby
Max Meilner
Michelle Glenn
Nick Morris
Nikki Krier
Pam Burnett
Perry Phillips
Rachel Pryor
Rayla Mease
Rob Barringer
Sam Piche
Sheila Thomas
Sherry Bedore
Steve Dalton
Steve Verheyen
Susan Mayr
Todd Lemoine
Tracy Carver
Tracy Hudson
Tyler Lingholm
Veloris Juneman
