Cayuga County legislators narrowly shot down a proposal to cut tourism funding and tax short-term rentals, according to The Citizen.
The plan would’ve slashed the tourism office’s share of hotel tax revenue from 95% to 75%, redirecting over $200,000 toward parks and county expenses. Most public speakers—and several legislators—argued the move would hurt a sector that delivers a strong return on investment.
The measure failed after one key legislator dropped from Zoom before the final vote, triggering an automatic no and tipping the balance.
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