The demise of the Cape May B&Bs can be explained by one phrase,

Cape May - The demise of the Cape May B&Bs can be explained by one phrase, room tax. The tax became law by the actions of one person, Jeff Van Drew. Voted out of committee (one vote) and passed by one vote in legislature. Originally passed by two votes so Van Drew was given permission to recant his vote to "present." The AC Press called him out on his political bait and switch after he had promised to never support it, even attending Cape May hotel/motel anti-tax protests.