The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce stand together in strong support of Proposition A, the proposed 2-percentage-point increase to the Hotel Occupancy Tax Rate going before Fort Worth voters on the May 4 municipal ballot. This initiative, critical for expediting Phase 2 of the Fort Worth Convention Center's expansion, is a forward-thinking measure designed to significantly enhance our local economy and create job opportunities across our vibrant city, all without increasing the sales and property tax burden on our members or impacting the City’s general fund.
The expansion will dramatically increase the Convention Center's annual attendance from 780,000 to an impressive 1.2 million and double hotel bookings per year. This surge not only promises to create countless jobs but also significantly boosts local businesses, from restaurants to retail shops, by attracting more out-of-town visitors and their spending into our economy.
Currently, Fort Worth's Convention Center, ranking 47th in exhibit hall space despite the city's status as the 13th most populous in the U.S., requires more space to stay competitive for top meetings. By modernizing and expanding our Convention Center, we can secure Fort Worth's place as a premier destination for large-scale events, capturing significant business and tourism opportunities back to our city from other locales with more spacious facilities.
We believe in the transformative potential of Proposition A to not only upgrade our Convention Center but also to spark widespread economic benefits across the community. We urge Fort Worth residents and our collective membership to support this proposition and vote in favor, ensuring a prosperous future for our city’s residents and businesses.
Early voting begins April 22 and concludes April 30 for Fort Worth citizens who have registered to vote on or before April 4. Election Day is Saturday, May 4, 2024. Voting locations and other information may be found at https://www.tarrantcountytx.gov/en/elections.html. For more information on the Hotel Occupancy Tax Rate proposition, please visit: www.TogetherFW.com.
Steve Montgomery
President & CEO
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
Anette Landeros
President & CEO
Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Michelle Green-Ford
President & CEO
Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce
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