As a business person in Oceanside (vacation rentals) at first I resented the 10% transient occupancy tax our guests have to pay. Then as I became more involved I began to understand that a good portion of that money does go back to making Oceanside a good tourist destination. Yes, 10% is hefty...but wow, it looks like a bargain compared to the 13% that Del Mar is now going to levy! and the money isn't even for tourist related impact! Oceanside has always been an excellent value, but now we are 3% less expensive before you even consider rent differences!
SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Politics -- Measures to raise North County tourist taxes appear on track: "NORTH COUNTY – Ballot measures aimed at raising taxes on tourists in two North County cities appeared to be on track to pass as early returns were counted Tuesday night.
Del Mar voters also showed overwhelming support for the first major commercial development in the village area in two decades.
The tax increase proposals are in Del Mar and Encinitas."
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