""At a time when you're seeing these declines in demand and losing on tax revenue year over year to the magnitude of $20 million, it just seems like a wrong time to impose more burdens on that shrinking base.""
""You can't ask people to pay more when you haven't even done the work to rein in excessive spending.""
""L.A. could lose tourists to nearby cities like Culver City and Burbank, which had lower hotel tax rates than those proposed by Measure TT.""
""A coalition of hotels and airline companies opposed the wage increase, arguing that it was unsustainable and would jeopardize jobs.""
Hotel and hospitality groups oppose higher taxes, arguing it will hinder room occupancy. Nella McOsker, president of the Central City Assn., emphasizes the wrong timing for increased burdens amid declining demand and significant tax revenue losses. Nearby cities with lower tax rates could attract tourists away from L.A. Councilmembers Monica Rodriguez and John Lee opposed Measure TT, citing the need for fiscal responsibility. Additionally, a $30 minimum wage for hotel and airport workers, supported by labor unions, faces opposition from a coalition concerned about job sustainability.
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