Credit to: Coastal Point, Susan Canfora

After hearing opposition from several residents during a public hearing, the Sussex County Council, 3-2, voted not to impose a 3 percent lodging tax on short-term rentals in unincorporated areas of the county.

Proceeds from the county’s lodging tax are earmarked for beach renourishment, dredging and related projects.

Councilman Mark Schaeffer moved to defer action on the issue at the Tuesday, Dec. 10, council meeting. His motion was not seconded.

Council President Mike Vincent moved to pass the tax, which would have been in addition to a 4.5-percent state lodging tax, but the motion failed, with Schaeffer, Councilwoman Cynthia Green — who said it would have a detrimental impact on the county — and…

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