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Public Comment on Short-Term Rentals
During the public comment section, a community member brought forward concerns regarding the regulation of short-term rentals (STRs) in Cannon Beach. The speaker emphasized the importance of ensuring integrity within the system and suggested that the city consider asking Airbnb to collect and remit taxes directly. The speaker noted that this could help the city determine if there is any tax evasion occurring among local STR operators. The community member also mentioned the use of third-party software that employs AI to monitor compliance by matching pictures and street views. The speaker expressed confidence in the city's ability to regulate STRs effectively and hoped the issue would be added to a future agenda.