In a meeting this week, the Lewes City Council proposed a new 3% local hotel lodging tax and proposed raising the current Gross Receipts Rental Tax for short-term rentals from
Complaint filed with the city’s board of ethics
The Lewes Board of Ethics has received several complaints about the city’s lack of diversity and other issues. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Nick Roth May 7, 2021
Lewes resident Alicia Jones has lodged two complaints with the city’s board of ethics regarding lack of diversity in those serving the city, including people appointed to committees and commissions.
Board of Ethics Chair Mark Harris brought the complaints to mayor and city council’s April 26 meeting for discussion. As the complaints are not against a specific person, Harris said, the board is unable to take action.