Summary
Chair Johnson proposes dedicating 20% of the county's hotel tax — roughly $14 million a year — to fund the county's Climate Action and Resiliency Plan, possibly via charter amendment. Most members prefer an ordinance, citing bond-rating worries, TAT revenue declines, and flexibility.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $14 million per year of TAT revenue would be set aside under the 20% proposal.
Residents facing flooding, shoreline erosion, and other climate impacts across all districts.
Potentially other general-fund priorities like housing and social services if TAT revenue shrinks, per Chair Lee's concerns.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Government Relations, Ethics, and Transparency Committee (2025-2027) — June 16, 2026
Gabe Johnson pushed to lock in 20% of TAT revenues — about $13 million a year — for climate resilience, but colleagues said the county already spends $90 million and worried about tying up a shrinking revenue source. The proposal was filed 7-2.
Government Relations, Ethics, and Transparency Committee (2025-2027) — June 2, 2026
A proposed charter amendment, sponsored by Gabe Johnson, would create a dedicated revolving fund to pay for implementing the county's climate action and resiliency plan, following the state's adoption of a 'green fee.' Testifiers supported it but urged guardrails so funds can't pay for things like shoreline hardening.
Agriculture, Diversification, Environment, & Public Transportation Committee — May 21, 2026
Chair Johnson proposes dedicating 20% of the county's hotel tax — roughly $14 million a year — to fund the county's Climate Action and Resiliency Plan, possibly via charter amendment. Most members prefer an ordinance, citing bond-rating worries, TAT revenue declines, and flexibility.
Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee (2025-2027) — April 24, 2026
Bill 66 would create a climate fund seeded with at least 20 percent of the county's transient accommodations tax to carry out the county's Climate Action and Resiliency Plan.
Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee (2025-2027) — April 23, 2026
Bill 66 would dedicate at least 20 percent of the county's transient accommodations tax to a new fund implementing the adopted Climate Action and Resiliency Plan.
Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee (2025-2027) — April 16, 2026
Two Johnson bills would steer at least 20% of the county's hotel-tax revenue into climate and environmental funds. The budget director supports both but warns the code can only recommend, not mandate, the percentage — and asks whether staff capacity exists to spend the money well.
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