DeSoto County CVB tourism-tax reform
Summary
The board backed a push to send half of each city's restaurant-tax revenue back to that city and to give cities seats on the CVB board — currently all county appointees. The mayor framed it as cities standing up to the county, while Hoots wanted more detail first.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly half of restaurant-tax revenue collected in each city could flow back to those cities if the CVB and legislature act.
All DeSoto County cities, including Southaven taxpayers and businesses, gain a fairer share of tourism-tax dollars and representation.
Potentially the CVB/Lander Center's budget if commitments are not protected, though the resolution includes a contingency safeguard.
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