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Port Orchard council approves 2026 lodging-tax allocations amid questions over overlap and potential conflicts
Summary
The council adopted the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's 2026 recommendations (total $130,000) after discussion about Visit Kitsap receiving $0 and concerns raised about potential overlap and an apparent connection between Love Kitsap and a local public information contractor.
The Port Orchard City Council voted Jan. 13 to adopt the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's recommendations for 2026 allocations totaling $130,000 for tourism-related event and marketing programs.
Clerk staff (Miss Wallace) presented LTAC's recommended awards, including reduced allocations for several applicants and a recommendation of $0 for Visit Kitsap. The committee recommended awards to Fathoms of Fun ($35,000 recommended of $50,500 requested), Port Orchard…
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