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Public commenters press St. Helens on tourism contract revenue and event proceeds

3187366 · May 3, 2025
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Summary

A public commenter accused the city's tourism contractor and event partner of underreporting revenues and urged reallocating event funds to the food bank; the committee noted tourism funding remains in the tourism fund and contractor responsibilities are outlined in the contract.

During public comment, a St. Helens resident raised allegations about event revenue reporting and urged the city to redirect funds to support the local food bank rather than spending on Citizens Day in the Park.

The commenter questioned a line in the draft budget about tourism receipts and said: "I also wanted to ask about the $453,000 that Treadway claims…

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