CARMEL TAX PETITION TURNED IN VS

A GROUP OF CARMEL RESIDENTS HAVE TURNED IN PETITION SIGNATURES THAT WOULD RAISE CARMEL'S HOTEL OCUPANCY TAX. THEY STARTED COLLECTING IN AUGUST, AND NOW BELIEVE THEY NOW HAVE MORE THAN THE NUMBER NEEDED TO FORCE A SPECIAL ELECTION ON THE ISSUE. BUT THE PETITIONS WERE TURNED IN TOO LATE TO QUALIFY FOR THE NOVEMBER 2ND BALLOT. THEY CALL FOR INCREASING THE CITY'S TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX FROM 10 TO 12 PERCENT. NOW COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TONY ANCHUNDO HAS 30 DAYS TO VALIDATE THE SIGNATURES.