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Lodging Tax Advisory Committee discusses program requirements; amends minutes and excuses absent member

VancouverMar 11, 20263 min read

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The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee met March 11, 2026, in the Aspen Room. The committee excused Janet Kenefsky, amended prior minutes to correct a name, and received a contracts status update (all contracts issued except Oktoberfest, pending an updated budget). Staff reviewed historical program requirements and the committee discussed potential updates to standards and criteria (including grant thresholds, sustainability criteria, and funding events outside city limits) but made no formal policy changes. The Queer Community Network withdrew its revised application. Staff outlined the year’s work plan and ongoing recruitment for two members.

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Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

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Excused absence of Janet Kenefsky (motion carried unanimously).
Amended minutes to correct name from 'Matt Bomar' to 'Mike Bomar' (motion carried unanimously).
Status update: all grant contracts issued except Oktoberfest, which is pending receipt of an updated applicant budget.
No formal changes to program standards or criteria were approved; committee discussion only.
Queer Community Network chose not to proceed with a revised application.
Committee received outline of upcoming work plan and noted ongoing recruitment for two members.

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