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New Numbers Shed Light On Potential Impact Of Vacation Rental Proposal
Council President Jen Campbell has predicted her plan to regulate short-term vacation rentals could slash the number by two-thirds.

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Council President Jen Campbell has predicted her plan to regulate short-term vacation rentals could slash the number by two-thirds.

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