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West Bend Tourism Commission approves 2026 draft room tax budget, weighs multiyear approach for major event grants
Summary
The West Bend City Tourism Commission on Oct. 7 approved its draft 2026 room tax budget and discussed changing the structure of its $20,000 "major event" grant to a multiyear commitment; members also deferred a hotel-convention center review until next year.
The West Bend City Tourism Commission approved a draft 2026 room tax budget at its Oct. 7 meeting and discussed whether its $20,000 "major event" grant should be distributed over multiple years to encourage event sustainability.
Commission Chair said the draft budget reflects routine carryforwards from 2025 grant programs and that general room tax revenue is “right on…on track for our 2025 year.” Chair also thanked Julie for preparing the financial materials and called out a fireworks sponsorship from Horicon Bank in support of the city’s Independence Day celebration.
The budget packet separates two previously combined line items: “special purpose” funding (grants, events and tourism-friendly infrastructure) and room tax payments to partner organizations. Chair said the split was intended…
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