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Chowchilla council approves $5,000 contribution to Western Stampede to offset rising insurance costs
Summary
The council approved a $5,000 budget amendment to support the Chowchilla Western Stampede's historic cattle drive; staff said funds will help cover rising insurance premiums and support tourism and local businesses.
The Chowchilla City Council voted to approve a $5,000 budget amendment to support the Chowchilla Western Stampede and its historic cattle drive, staff said.
City staff member Miss Weisner told the council the $5,000 contribution is intended to help the Western Stampede cover rising insurance premiums for the event. She described the stampede as a long-standing local tradition that draws visitors and benefits local businesses and recommended adoption of the resolution. Representatives from the Western Stampede were present but did not speak at length during the council discussion.
Councilmembers spoke in favor of the contribution, with several describing the stampede as a long-time community tradition that brings attention and visitors to Chowchilla. A motion to approve the budget amendment carried on a roll-call vote with all recorded votes in favor.
The council's calendar announcement at the end of the meeting listed an upcoming annual cattle drive on Robertson Boulevard at 9 a.m.; the announcement showed the date wording in the minutes as "February 20 eighth," which is as stated in the meeting transcript and not specified more precisely in the staff report.
