The purpose of this project is to study the feasibility of attracting additional lodging within Snohomish city limits. The city is currently only served by one hotel and approximately 20-25 short-term rentals. Tourism is generally considered to be an important part of the Snohomish economy, and lodging taxes allow the City to fund projects or events that draw visitors to Snohomish. However, limited lodging undermines the positive feedback loop that the lodging tax is intended to create: lodging ...