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Supporters of the measure said hotel developers have not contributed enough to Portland's efforts to add more affordable housing since new inclusionary zoning requirements were approved in 2019.
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The proposed, six-month moratorium would not apply to projects that have already submitted applications. Supporters of the proposal say it would give city officials time to review Portland's inclusionary zoning requirements, which were approved in 2019.
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The Greater Bangor Convention and Visitors Bureau estimates that a 2% fee on hotel visits would raise about $1 million in marketing revenue, which it would use to attract more business.
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Portland's City Council is working on a proposal that would levy a fee on new hotel rooms to support affordable housing in the city.The proposed…