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County reviews tourism and expo finances as branding rollout is delayed
Summary
Cowlitz County staff told commissioners that a one‑time transfer from a closed cumulative reserve plus other transfers left tourism and expo funds with healthy balances while a newly formed tourism alliance prepares a branding rollout moved from March to April.
Cowlitz County commissioners heard an overview of tourism and expo‑related funds and a status update on a new regional tourism alliance.
Sean (county staff) told the board the county collected just under $500,000 in tourism tax revenues in 2025 against a $590,000 budget and that other financing sources, including a $914,000 transfer from a closed cumulative reserve fund and a $60,000 Stadium/Convention Center transfer, left a current cash balance of roughly $1.4 million for tourism programs. He…
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