Mexico City Council approved a total of $2,500 in tourism funding to support advertising campaigns for two local events during its Aug. 24 meeting. The Central Missouri Veterans Monument Foundation …
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Mexico City Council approved a total of $2,500 in tourism funding to support advertising campaigns for two local events during its Aug. 24 meeting. The Central Missouri Veterans Monument Foundation will receive $1,500 and Paul & Theresa Ridgway Summit Events will receive $1,000.
The Tourism Commission met on Aug. 18 to review the applications and make its recommendations for council’s approval.
The Central Missouri Veterans Monument Foundation originally requested $2,000 for advertising for the monument’s dedication, which is scheduled for Nov. 11 — Veterans Day. Commissioner Nichole Mesko moved to recommend $1,500 to the Mexico City Council.
Paul & Theresa Ridgway Summit Events’ request was for $2,100 for advertising for its Ultimate ‘80s Concert, which is scheduled for Oct. 9. Commissioner Jason Young moved to recommend $1,000 to the Mexico City Council.
The tourism tax is collected from hotels and motels within city limits. During the Tourism Commission meeting, city of Mexico Finance Director Vicki Duenke reported that the Tourism Fund’s balance was $258,006.
