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Council adopts amended Tourism Committee resolution to guide use of tourism funds
Summary
The Soap Lake City Council unanimously amended a resolution to re-establish a Tourism Committee to make recommendations on tourism‑fund spending; the amended measure is numbered Resolution 2026‑1045 and will advise future event and grant decisions.
The Soap Lake City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the city’s Tourism Committee resolution, creating a body to make recommendations on the use of tourism funds. Councilmember Carlson moved to amend the existing resolution and Councilmember Arnold seconded; the motion carried without opposition and the amended measure was numbered Resolution 2026‑1045.
Councilmember Carlson told colleagues the attorney’s revisions addressed earlier concerns about the committee’s size and membership rules. The committee is intended to provide guidance on how the city spends tourism‑designated revenue on events and promotions. The action followed earlier discussion during the meeting on event data and the city’s role in facilitating festivals and visitor activities.
