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Pacific tourism commission reviews bed-tax budget, centennial plans and capital wish list
Summary
At a regular meeting, the Pacific Tourism Commission reviewed current bed-tax revenues and expenses, discussed Centennial 2026 events and a capital "wish list" that includes a penny press, Placer.ai subscription, and neon-sign park design; staff will return with a simplified budget and more detailed revenue numbers at a special meeting.
The Pacific Tourism Commission reviewed its current bed-tax budget, upcoming event costs and a prioritized capital wish list during a meeting where staff outlined revenue through February and proposed a follow-up meeting to finalize recommendations for the Board of Aldermen.
The commission’s director, Kelly, told members the commission oversees bed-tax funds and that bed-tax revenue "is the money that you direct how you would like to recommend the board allow you to spend it on your projects." Kelly said the commission budgeted $135,000 for the fiscal year and reported bed-tax receipts through February of $123,049.
Why it matters: the commission uses bed-tax money for tourism promotion, events and museum exhibits at Red Cedar. Decisions about how much to recommend to the Board of Aldermen will determine funding for the Route 66 Barbecue & Bluegrass Festival, Centennial projects and Red Cedar operations.
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