The Box Elder County Commission approved 7,680 in Tourism Tax Advisory Board grants on April 8, funding projects across the county aimed at attracting visitors. The grants are funded through a 4.25% tax on hotel stays and a 1% tax on restaurant sales, with a portion of that revenue set aside each year for tourism-related projects. Applications are reviewed annually by the advisory board, which evaluates proposals and recommends projects based on their potential to draw visitors. Commissioner Lee Perry said the board was selective in awarding funds and focused on projects with a clear tourism impact. “We didn’t grant...

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