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Tourism director proposes $4.2M budget; board debates lodging tax administration
Summary
The county tourism lead proposed a $4,200,000 budget for 2026 funded partly from lodging tax reserves; board members questioned feasibility and administration while one speaker said the 15% administrative share is state law and another cautioned against unsubstantiated accusations.
Sullivan County’s tourism lead presented a $4.2 million proposed budget for tourism promotion and said the agency has cash reserves from lodging tax receipts that could be used to fund a more aggressive marketing strategy.
"I'm giving you what I think we need to have and what I think will get our economy back in motion," the tourism lead said, arguing the spending would deliver a return on investment in the form…
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