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Grant County Fair Board: sponsorships near $53,000; state lottery change could raise fair aid to about $200,000
Summary
Fair leadership approved monthly financials showing about $53,000 in sponsorships and a fair budget of $259,795; staff said a state change lifting the 1% lottery cap could increase state aid from roughly $78,000 to about $200,000, though permanence is unclear.
The Grant County Fair Board approved its monthly financial report and heard a legislative update that could substantially increase state support for the fair. Mindy reported sponsorships approaching $53,000 and said the fair budget for the month stands at $259,795; the board voted to accept the financials (mover: Darren; seconder: Ty).
Mindy told the board that the state agreed to remove the 1% cap on lottery funds, which she said would raise the county’s state funding from approximately $78,000 to about $200,000. She cautioned that she did not know whether the change is permanent. County budget preparations are scheduled to begin March 18. The board approved financials as presented.
