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Commissioners approve $80,000 in tourism grants from lodging/hospitality tax
Summary
The Williams County Board approved the fiscal-year 2025 tourism grant award recommendations, totaling $80,000 from lodging and hospitality tax funds, and authorized the chairman to sign award agreements prepared by county staff.
County staff presented the 2025 tourism grant award recommendations and two sample agreements at the May 20 meeting. The board approved the recommendations and authorized the chairman to sign the completed agreements once staff fill in the award details.
Commissioner commentary noted the awards represent $80,000 being returned to the community for tourism-related purposes; county staff said the funds come from lodging and hospitality (lodging) tax collections and are distributed under local policy.
Why it matters: The grants direct lodging/hospitality tax revenues to local tourism projects and organizations and are intended to support promotion and growth of county tourism activities.
Vote record: Motion to approve and authorize chairman signature was moved, seconded and carried by roll call; commissioners voted in the affirmative.
What’s next: The community engagement coordinator will contact award recipients and use the approved templates to finalize agreements and distribute funds.
