Duluth council adopts short-term rental moratorium and human-rights commission changes amid robust public comment After an extended public comment period that ranged from criticism of council priorities to pleas to retain a sustainability officer, the Duluth City Council approved Resolution 808 (moratorium on certain short-term rental permits) 8-0, recorded the canvass of the municipal election (Resolution 863), and passed ordinances including Ordinance 28 and

The Duluth City Council faced heated public criticism as they approved a short-term rental moratorium and debated the future of the city’s sustainability efforts, leaving many questions unanswered.

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Votes at a glance: council approves tourism‑tax distribution, development district change and drone program; short‑term‑rental interim control tabled At its Oct. 14 meeting the Duluth City Council approved the distribution of the 2026 tourism tax, modified a municipal development district program plan, and approved a 6‑year drone first‑responder contract with Axon. The council tabled interim controls addressing short‑term rentals for joint consideration with related ordinance work.

Duluth City Council just approved major initiatives, including a groundbreaking drone first-responder program and the distribution of tourism tax funds for 2026!

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