Bristol Virginia Leaders Have Made Some Decisions That Will Effect Your Pocketbook. The City Council Voted Unanimously To Raise The Lodging Tax By 2% From 13 To 15 Percent. However, A Proposed 1% Meals Tax Increase Was Voted Down. Residents Will See A Decrease In Their Trash Rate, Which Will Go From $48 A Month To $38. The New Rates Will Take Effect On July 1st.