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Council reviews lodging‑tax recommendations; debate over fan zone and increased funding for regional athletic complex
Summary
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee recommended shifting more lodging‑tax dollars toward the Regional Athletic Complex (RAC) and allowing marketing advances; council members debated reallocating $80,000 proposed for a regional fan zone and asked staff to bring the package back for public discussion rather than on the consent agenda.
LACEY, Wash. — City staff presented the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) recommendations for 2026 funding and the council spent an extended discussion weighing priorities between tourism facility support and community events.
Staff summary: Sadie Sibley, management analyst, summarized the committee's recommendation of roughly $600,000 in awards (29 recommended awards through Oct. 31) and said the committee prioritized activities located in Lacey and those with higher potential to generate paid overnight stays. The LTAC proposed redirecting some previously awarded line items and…
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