Gee, my reading of the Source's article on room taxes is that the city staff blew it about 10 years ago, and the hotels have been taking advantage of it ever since.
Surprise #1: The city staff made a mistake.
Surprise #2: The Hotel owners took advantage of it.
Surprise #3: The City is now in dire need of money, and wants their money.
Surprise #4: The Hotel owners are squawking.
Surprise #1: The city staff made a mistake.
Surprise #2: The Hotel owners took advantage of it.
Surprise #3: The City is now in dire need of money, and wants their money.
Surprise #4: The Hotel owners are squawking.