Recommended lodging tax grants totaling $323,063 for Bellingham Fan Zone ($198,063) and Downtown Activations/Beautification ($125,000) programs supporting World Cup 2026 activation and downtown vitality.
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Bill #2024-823
Lodging Tax Grants for Community Programs
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Summary
Meeting History
Discussed in 2 meetings
February 09, 2026
— Washington-Whatcom-Bellingham
City Council Regular Meeting
The Bellingham City Council conducted a busy regular meeting covering infrastructure investment, affordable housing preservation, and committee appointments. The most significant financial action was ...
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February 09, 2026
— Washington-Whatcom-Bellingham
Planning Committee
The Community and Economic Development Committee met for a brief 22-minute session to address two distinct items: a unique property transfer situation and World Cup-related grants. The meeting's most ...
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