Every month in this Newsletter, you are likely to see this logo with the 'BBB' letters at the top. The BBB Revenues ('BBB' stands for Bed, Board, and Booze) through the City of Flagstaff is a long-standing, voter-approved tax that is collected on sales of hotel rooms, restaurant food and drink - more than 73% is collected on sales to out-of-town visitors.  Most importantly, the BBB invests in many of the things that we as Flagstaff citizens hold dear.

The BBB invests in: the FUTS (Flagstaff Urban Trails System), Parks & Recreation, Tourism, Economic Development, and Beautification & Public Art.

The BBB also funds arts and culture.  Annually, over a quarter million dollars of BBB Revenues are invested into quality arts, culture and science public programs that enrich Flagstaff.  These are programs that you enjoy: festivals, museums, performances, educational programs. music and more.  Not only do these programs make Flagstaff a great place to live, but also serve to strengthen our local economy.

While I don't have the space here to discuss all of the benefits of the BBB Revenues, I do have the space elsewhere. Click to read my April article about BBB on the Culture Club blog (originally printed in the April edition of The Noise). Thanks for taking the time to be fully informed about this important initiative!

Cheers,

John Tannous "JT"
Executive Director