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Topeka Lodging Association updates council on TBID, plaza and event support

Topeka City Council · May 13, 2026
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Summary

Kurt Young of the Topeka Lodging Association presented the TBID annual report, outlined a $2025 shortfall tied to hotel transitions, and proposed a 2027 budget prioritizing Evergy Plaza operations and event support including the Kansas Kids Wrestling tournaments.

Kurt Young, executive director of the Topeka Lodging Association, presented the Topeka Tourism Business Improvement District annual report to the Topeka City Council May 12, describing TBID support for downtown programming and Evergy Plaza operations.

Young said the TBID was established following the city’s 2017 ordinance and began operations in 2018. For 2025, the Topeka…

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