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Renton council approves $900,000 in lodging-tax allocations for 2026 over objections on transparency
Summary
The Renton City Council voted 5–2 to concur with a Committee of the Whole recommendation allocating $900,000 in 2026 lodging-tax funds across events and programs, prompting council members and public commenters to press for more data and conflict-of-interest guardrails.
The Renton City Council voted to concur with the Committee of the Whole’s recommendation to allocate $900,000 in lodging-tax funding for 2026 after a debate over data transparency and priorities.
The committee recommended funding the City of Renton’s community marketing campaign ($100,000); Emerald Dynasty Entertainment, New Wave Festival ($55,000); Evergreen Tabletop Expo, Renton City Retro ($20,000); Renton Chamber of Commerce for the Renton Visitor Center ($75,000); Renton Chamber — BFS and Bubbly ($30,000); Washington Therapy Fund Foundation for Reclaiming…
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