McAlester hotel lodging tax may come back to ballot

McAlester City Council discussed putting a proposed hotel lodging tax increase back before voters in either the February or April election. The earlier measure failed this month. Councilor Robin Woodley said residents wanted a town hall or educational effort if the proposal returns. Mayor Justin Hugh said the tax would apply to commuters, not McAlester residents, and officials also discussed ballot wording and concerns about how revenue would be used.