Tourism Public Improvement District

Supported the TPID, emphasizing hoteliers' control over funds and its utility in driving year-round corporate and group bookings.

Expressed opposition to the TPID, stating a 2% hotel assessment harms competitiveness against nearby cities and small operators.

Opposed the TPID, citing petition signature validity issues, economic headwinds, and competition from short-term rentals.

Spoke in strong support of the TPID on behalf of the Brauntex Performing Arts Theater, emphasizing economic benefits from overnight visitors.

Opposed the TPID, questioning why major resorts like Schlitterbahn were exempted while smaller properties faced the assessment.

Expressed support for the TPID as a vital tool to boost weekday and convention bookings, stabilizing employment.

Spoke in favor of the TPID, noting it provides small boutique hotels with effective marketing tools to combat declining summer river traffic.

Expressed support for the TPID on behalf of Marriott properties, highlighting economic success in other Texas cities.

Supported the TPID as a small business advocate, noting overnight visitors support local restaurants, historic sites, and non-profits.

Stated she does not want more tourism and prefers the town to remain quieter.

Expressed concern about the 10-year term and the impact of year-round tourism on the city.

Supported the TPID as a no-brainer for local business growth.

Supported the TPID as a way to coordinate marketing and attract specific types of visitors.

Supported the TPID to help fill rooms and restaurants during the week.

Supported the TPID as a citizen and hotel employee.

Supported the TPID, noting that small hotels need help with marketing.

Supported the TPID, noting that 2025 was a difficult year for hotels and marketing is necessary.

Spoke during the update on the Tourism Public Improvement District.