An increase in Medford’s hotel tax appears to have approval from the city’s voters.
Measure 15-238, allowing the city to raise its hotel tax from 11% to 13%, was passing Tuesday night with 54% of the vote, according to unofficial results from Jackson County. A total of 8,689 ballots were cast.
A panel discussion for the proposed Creekside Quarter project, October 16, 2025.
Roman Battaglia / JPR
Revenue from the increase will help fund the proposed Creekside Quarter project downtown, which includes plans for a hotel and conference center. City leaders said the development would boost tourism and help revitalize the area.
Down the line, the project could also include a new minor league baseball stadium for the Eugene Emeralds, though that portion would require additional funding and approvals.
The project could be many years away. City Councilor Kevin Stine said construction may take five to 10 years.
The City Council has said it would initially raise the hotel tax to 12% and increase it to 13% only if additional funding is needed to support the project.
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