City of Douglas considers amusement tax suspension to boost local entertainment

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City of Douglas considers amusement tax suspension to boost local entertainment

The City of Douglas is considering a suspension of its 3.8% amusement tax, which affects gyms and event venues, for the next three years. If approved, the move would provide tax relief for consumers.With this new move by the mayor and council, I think its a step in the right direction for the city of Douglas, said Nikki Valenzuela, General Manager of the Cochise County Fair.Douglas Mayor Jose Grijalva emphasized the impact of the tax on business…