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Council approves most LTAC lodging-tax awards, sends marina debt-service item back for adjustments
Summary
Council approved the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's recommended grants but asked LTAC to revisit funding for the Oak Harbor Marina debt service, directing that an extra allocation be considered to fully fund that item and using Cork's $17,000 Chalk Fest funds as part of the discussion.
The Oak Harbor City Council approved the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's recommendations for 2026 lodging-tax grants but directed that the committee revisit funding for the Oak Harbor Marina debt service.
Grants Administrator Wendy Horn told council the council previously approved a total of $475,000 for 2026 grant awards, with $50,000 earmarked for Whidbey and Camano tourism and $17,000 previously allocated for Chalk Fest; Parks subsequently indicated it would not pursue Chalk Fest, freeing up that $17,000. Horn said 21…
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