Cheney Free Press -

CHENEY – The City Council has authorized Mayor Chris Gover to sign an interlocal agreement allocating local bed tax revenues to the Spokane Hotel and Motel Commission.

The authorization came during the council’s Tuesday, July 26 meeting.

Under the agreement, Cheney will be included in the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area, with taxes collected on overnight stays at hotels, motels, campgrounds and other overnight amenities being disbursed to the commission.

The commission is charged with spending the money to promote the area, with funds being specifically used to attract tourists fr...