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Lompoc council trims Chamber of Commerce funding, directs retail strategy in‑house
Summary
The City Council approved a reduced funding agreement with the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce and directed staff to bring retail strategy work back in‑house; councilors debated whether utility funds should have paid part of the contract.
The Lompoc City Council on June 3 approved a reduced contract and funding allocation with the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce, directing staff to bring retail strategies in‑house and to fund the approved amount from the city’s general fund.
Council members debated several financing options before settling on revised amounts: $35,000 for visitor services and $25,000 set aside for event fee waivers, for a combined $60,000 contribution under the amended agreement. Councilors specified that the payments come from the general fund rather than enterprise (utility) funds.
The vote followed a lengthy staff presentation and public comment in support of the…
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