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Sumner County tourism board reviews budget, plans to apply ARPA money to expanded marketing
Summary
Board members reviewed a budget that relies on state ARPA funds that expire in November 2026, discussed applying payroll to grant reporting, and approved modest increases for sponsorships and marketing while reserving a final vote on the budget.
Speaker 1 (role not specified) opened the meeting’s budget review, saying the board must use state grant money before it expires in November 2026 and that the organization has already collected $160,000 this year with an additional $179,000 expected next year. "Our grant money runs out by November 2026," Speaker 1 said, and urged the board to seek the same county contribution next year to stretch the funds over the next 18–24 months.
Speaker 2 (role not specified) questioned whether the incoming funds were ARPA money; Speaker 1…
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