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Ocean Shores marketing coalition’s $245,000 request draws committee scrutiny and public questions

5919985 · October 10, 2025
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Summary

Committee members criticized the Ocean Shores Marketing Coalition’s outreach and inclusivity, asked for prior performance reports and opened the application to public questions before deciding on a large $245,000 lodging-tax request.

The Ocean Shores Marketing Coalition’s request for $245,000 in lodging-tax support drew pointed criticism from several LTAC members during the Oct. 9 meeting, prompting the committee to ask the coalition for detailed prior reports and to invite public questions.

Committee members said they want greater transparency and inclusiveness in the coalition’s marketing. "If you're holders of this kind of money and you're going to say these are all of our pet friendly accommodations in Ocean Shores, you need to list all pet friendly…

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