Tourism Development Committee
Please Note: The City of Kirkland is currently accepting applications on an ongoing basis with official recruitment expected to open in January 2027.
Tourism Development Committee
The City of Kirkland is seeking representatives for two seats (Seats 2 and 5) on the Tourism Development Committee (TDC). Both seats have terms ending March 31, 2031. All appointments will be made by the City Council.
Applicant Qualifications:
For these designated seats, the City invites hoteliers and other eligible businesses to propose representatives for appointment:
Seat 2: For representatives of a business that is required to collect tax under this chapter (KMC 5.19.220)
Seat 5: For person involved in activities authorized to be funded by revenue received under this chapter (KMC 5.19.220).
About
The TDC is appointed by the Kirkland City Council for the purpose of advising the Council on allocating the lodging excise tax fund for tourism promotion and is comprised of eight voting members. State statute establishes the specific makeup of the committee, which consists of two members of the Kirkland City Council (who serve as chair and vice-chair), three representatives from organizations representing businesses required to collect the lodging tax, and three representatives of organizations involved in activities authorized to be funded by lodging tax revenue or local agencies involved in tourism promotion. Beginning in 2002, a one percent excise tax has been collected on charges for lodging and motel room fees and goes into the lodging tax fund for the purposes of tourism promotion, acquisition, or operation of tourism related facilities.
The Committee meets monthly on the first Thursday at 11:00 AM.
To Learn More
For further information about the Committee, visit the Tourism Development Committee's webpage or contact Jen Davis Hayes, Economic Development Manager, at jdavishayes@kirklandwa.gov or 425-587-3038.
Application and Interview Process
Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office via online submission through our application portal, or may be mailed to Kirkland City Hall, 123 5th Avenue, Kirkland WA 98033.
Printed applications are available by mail by calling 425-587-3190.
If you have questions or need assistance on this application, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at CityClerk@kirklandwa.gov, or at the number above.
Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ Individuals and veterans are encouraged to apply.
The City Council has adopted a Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics, which all Board and Commission members are asked to sign upon appointment.