Committee trims Tourism Council request to $70,000 after debate over duplication of services

Aug 26, 2026

Oneida County Tourism requested $92,800 to restore services after a 30% cut last year; after discussion about duplication and alternate funding, the Executive Committee voted to forward $70,000 to budget hearings (Holewinski/Hess).

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Oneida County Tourism representatives Jackie Sharp and Krystal Westfahl asked the committee to restore last year’s 30% cut and requested $92,800 to return the program to prior funding levels. Sharp said last year’s cuts forced reductions to meetings, newsletters and the ability to pursue new projects and grants.

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