THE BLUFF CITY BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN HAS FAILED TO PASS A PROPOSED HOTEL TAX. THE MOVE HAD CLEARED THE STATE LEGISLATURE EARLIER BUT LAST NIGHT, IT FAILED BY ONE VOTE. THE PROPOSED TAX WOULD HAVE APPLIED TO A BED AND BREAKFAST AND RV PARK THAT CURRENTLY OPERATES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS. THE HOTEL TAX WAS A WAY TO INCREASE REVENUE IN THE TOWN.