Colfax seeks tourism ideas

The application period is now open for projects which could boost tourism with the use of revenue from the Colfax Lodging Fund tax, according to City Administrator Dodd Snodgrass. Funding for the program is generated from a dedicated hotel/motel tax.

Colfax City Council created an Economic Development, Tourism and Events Committee to conduct the annual process to seek and recommend projects to be funded with the tax proceeds.

Eligible local entities have until Oct. 6 to submit applications for funding.

The tax, which is paid by guests at the Best Western, generates approximately $40,000 per year, Snodgrass said.

Application forms are available on the city's website: http://www.colfaxwa.org