This year, cities and towns across our state received more than $140 million in Rooms and Meals Tax revenue — more than double what municipalities were getting just five years ago.
In 2021, I was proud to lead the effort in the Senate to restore and expand revenue sharing with our local communities. Before that change, distributions were capped at $68 million a year. Since increasing the local share, cities and towns have received an additional $285 million — money that goes directly to supporting local services and easing the burden on property taxpayers.
This is what responsible budgeting looks like: letting communities benefit from New Hampshire’s strong economy and giving towns the tools they need to keep taxes down. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished — and committed to continuing to stand up for our local communities and taxpayers.”
