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Council refers FIFA Fan Zone funding question to LTAC after chamber outlines $1.5M plan
Summary
Councilors asked Lacey’s lodging‑tax advisory committee to evaluate whether and how to contribute to a multi‑jurisdictional FIFA Fan Zone proposal after the Thurston Chamber presented a preliminary $1.5 million budget and revenue‑share plan.
Lacey city staff and the Thurston Chamber presented a preliminary plan on July 8 for hosting a FIFA Fan Zone in the Olympia‑Lacey area during the 2026 World Cup. The proposal would host multiple match‑day fan‑zone events in June–July 2026. The chamber estimated a total program budget of about $1.5 million and proposed splitting base costs across the four primary jurisdictions (Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater and Thurston County), with offsetting revenue from vendors, ticketing, sponsorships and beer‑garden sales.
Councilors raised concerns about the municipal budget impact and pointed staff to the city’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) as the appropriate venue to vet a potential contribution. The mayor and council discussed the practicalities of funding and revenue sharing: Lacey staff estimated the city’s…
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