Caucus hears treasurer's report, declines Big Red Ball sponsorship this year
Summary
The caucus received the treasurer's report showing unchanged opening and closing balances and discussed a sponsorship request for the Nov. 23 'Big Red Ball' with tiers from $1,000 to $15,000; the caucus declined sponsoring this year but individual members signaled possible personal support.
Commissioner Bratz (S5) presented the caucus treasurer's report at the Aug. 25 meeting and outlined a sponsorship opportunity for an event on Nov. 23, 2026 known in the transcript as the 'Big Red Ball.' Bratz said sponsorship levels range from "$1,000 for the I love downtown sponsor" up to "$15,000" for higher tiers and asked caucus members whether they wanted to participate.
Members debated whether the caucus's limited caucus budget could justify sponsoring the event. One commissioner said the price was probably above their typical sponsorship range and noted the caucus budget is limited; another expressed willingness to sponsor at the $1,000 level individually to support youth fundraising. Following discussion, the caucus opted to pass on sponsorship this year and take up the question in future years.
The treasurer's report itself showed beginning and ending balances that were the same; the caucus voted to accept the treasurer's report by motion and voice vote.
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