Tourism Tax Advisory Board
Tooele County Tourism Grant Tax Program
Applications must be submitted online. No handwritten requests will be accepted. The deadline to submit applications is February 3, 2023 by 5:00 pm. Consideration for late applications is subject to Board approval and may include penalties.
The primary purpose of the Tourism Tax Grant process is to provide financial support for the promotion of recreation, tourism, film production, and conventions. It is also intended to provide financial support for the maintenance and operations of convention meeting rooms, exhibit halls, visitor information centers, museums, sports and recreation facilities, and other related facilities.
Email: tourismgrants@tooeleco.org
Duties
Advise the County Council on the best use of revenues collected from the transient room tax and the tourism, recreation, cultural, and convention facilities tax.
Membership
Influential citizens of Tooele County with experience, abilities, and points of view that will contribute to the effective management of the Board. The Board shall have representation from the following tourism-related industries:
Cultural attractions; Hotel and lodging; Restaurants; Recreational facilities; Convention Centers; Museums;
Additional members may include a County Council member liaison or other advisory, non-voting members as needed.
Terms
Four (4) years. Three members are appointed to an initial term of two years. No member shall serve more than two consecutive terms.
Vacancies
Filled from nomination by the Board, approved by the County Council.
Board Members
Heather Kessler Restaurant Term Expires: 12/31/2026 | Russ Steadman, Vice Chair Recreation Term Expires: 12/31/2026 |
Jordan Hawkins Restaurant Term Expires: 12/31/2026 | Lisa Berry Hotel & Lodging Term Expires: 12/31/2024 |
David Vielstich Hotel & Lodging Term Expires: 12/31/2026 | Jody Neimann, Chair Conventions Term Expires: 12/31/2024 |
Joseph Moak Restaurant Term Expires: 12/31/2024 | Craig Anderson Museums & Historical Sites Term Expires: 12/31/2024 |
Camilla Frank Cultural Attractions Term Expires: 12/31/2026 | Tye Hoffmann Council Member – Advisory |
Contact
Email: tourismgrants@tooeleco.org