The Unity Group Remembers Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On April 4 – The Chattanoogan

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The Unity Group of Chattanooga, in conjunction with the City of Chattanooga Department of Equity and Community Engagement (MLK Day of Service) and community stakeholders, will participate in a day of “Remembrance and Reflection” on Thursday at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. The event is dedicated to the life and advocacy of Dr. Martin Luther …

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MOAA Receives The 5-Star Level Of Excellence Award – The Chattanoogan

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The Chattanooga Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America recently received the 5-Star Level of Excellence award.   “This award is presented annually by MOAA National to the chapters that are considered to be the very best.  Out of over 400 affiliates and chapters across the United States, the Chattanooga Chapter is one of a …

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VIDEO: County Commission Meeting 4/17/24 – The Chattanoogan

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HCSO Launches Recruitment Website Sheriff Austin Garrett announces the official launch of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office’s new recruitment website. Officials said, “This stand-alone website, designed in-house by HCSO … more

County Commission Delays Vote On STVRs In Residential Districts – The Chattanoogan

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Commissioner Gene-o Shipley The County Commission on Wednesday, after hearing impassioned arguments from each side, delayed for a month a decision on whether to ban future Short Term Vacation Rentals (STVRs) in residential districts in the unincorporated county. Chairman Jeff Eversole said he wanted the resolution to get further study by the full commission at …

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Editorial: Nothing doing – Gulf Islands Driftwood

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There are times when reading just a headline isn’t enough.  If you look across the water at what’s happening elsewhere with short-term vacation rentals (STVRs) — tagged as a cause of the affordable housing crisis, a pending provincial ban on most of them has sparked lawsuits in Victoria — it might be surprising to read …

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LTC ends proactive enforcement on short-term rentals – Gulf Islands Driftwood

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Officials on Salt Spring have dropped proactive enforcement against short-term vacation rentals (STVRs), ending a prioritizing policy in place by standing resolution, in one form or another, since 2007.  As the island’s Local Trust Committee (LTC) rescinded its most recent standing resolution on STVRs Thursday, April 11, trustees lamented “confusing” bylaw regulations surrounding them — …

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Leeward Planning panel to consider three STVR bills – West Hawaii Today

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The Leeward Planning Commission on Thursday will take up three highly controversial bills initiated by the Hawaii County Council related to short-term vacation rentals. The three bills introduced by Heather Kimball and Ashley Kierkiewicz aim to ensure that all STVRs in the county are operating safely, legally and according to a set standard. ADVERTISING The …

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Ordinance over short-term vacation rentals on Tybee Island to undergo screenings – WTOC

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TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) – A potential ordinance concerning short term vacation rentals on Tybee Island is set to undergo some additional screening before it’s voted on. Right now, an ordinance has been introduced on Tybee Island that would prohibit the transfer of short-term vacation rental licenses if the owner of a property changes. Currently, …

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Qualicum Beach won't authorize owner-occupant short-term vacation rentals – Today In BC – Today In BC

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The Town of Qualicum Beach will not authorize short-term vacation rentals outside of specific commercial exceptions. The decision is expected to potentially reduce the town’s tourism revenue. Council made the decision at its regular meeting on April 10. A majority of council wanted an in-depth study to be undertaken in 2027. The provincial government recently …

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Qualicum Beach won't authorize owner-occupant short-term vacation rentals – vancouverislandfreedaily.com

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The Town of Qualicum Beach will not authorize short-term vacation rentals outside of specific commercial exceptions. The decision is expected to potentially reduce the town’s tourism revenue. Council made the decision at its regular meeting on April 10. A majority of council wanted an in-depth study to be undertaken in 2027. The provincial government recently …

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