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Washington Gambling Taxes Repealed

QUINCY, Washington – As reported by the Columbia Basin Herald: "The Quincy City Council on Tuesday repealed taxes on amusement and gambling and opted to maintain a tax on admissions, following talks with bar and club owners impacted by the 1951 ordinance's enforcement.

"During the last council meeting, City Administrator Tim Snead updated the council on the general government and finance committee's meeting with business owners and introduced the proposed ordinance.

"On Tuesday, the council approved the ordinance, eliminating the amusement and gambling taxes. The city amended the admissions tax section and kept it in the city's municipal code.

"Councilman Jim Hemberry expressed concern about wording used to describe admissions tax collection procedures, calling it confusing. The other councilmen reviewed the new ordinance and did not speak against it…"

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