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Council approves 2026 lodging-tax awards after debate over FIFA Fan Zone allocation
Summary
Council approved the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's 2026 funding recommendations, including a contested allocation for a proposed FIFA fan zone. A motion to reassign the Fan Zone funds to the RAC failed; the full LTAC package passed with one dissenting vote.
The Lacey City Council on Dec. 16 approved the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's recommendations for 2026 funding awards after a contentious discussion about an allocation for a proposed FIFA fan zone event.
Cindy Sigler (Speaker 24) reviewed LTAC's recommendations and the rules governing lodging tax awards (restricted to tourism marketing, special events/festivals, and qualifying tourism facilities). LTAC's recommended total awards…
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