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Council unanimously approves $300,000 public budget for Whitefish CVB; staff point to state review

Whitefish City Council · April 7, 2026
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Summary

The Whitefish City Council on April 6 approved the Whitefish Convention and Visitors Bureau’s FY27 public marketing budget of $300,000, after a brief presentation by CVB Executive Director Zach Anderson. Anderson said the public budget is paired with private Community Support Fund contributions and must next be reviewed by the state tourism advisory council.

Zach Anderson, executive director of the Whitefish Convention and Visitors Bureau, asked the City Council on April 6 to approve the bureau’s FY27 public marketing budget of $300,000 and gave a short overview of how those dollars are used.

Anderson told council the CVB’s role is destination management and that the bureau focuses on promoting shoulder‑season visitation to support a more balanced, year‑round local economy. He said bed‑tax (lodging…

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