Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting
October 13, 2025 · Whatcom, WA
Attendees
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Executive Satpal Sidhu
(County Executive (Chair))
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Rebecca Boonstra
(Mt. Baker Chamber of Commerce)
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Meganne Offredi
(Holiday Inn & Suites)
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Guy Occhiogrosso
(Whatcom Chamber)
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Dylan Deane-Boyle
(BWCT – Visit Bellingham Whatcom County)
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Jake Logan
(Whatcom County Executive’s Office - Administration)
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Representative
(Whatcom Frightmare Haunted House)
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Erin Deinzer
(Sea to Sky Events)
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Delaney Skordahl
(Sustainable Connections)
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Jiggy Sorrel
(Warrior Service USA)
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Audrey Sager
(Cascadia International Women's Film Festival)
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Cheryl Brooks
(Cascadia International Women's Film Festival)
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Frida Desmond
(Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce)
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Debbie Parker
(Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival)
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Lindsay Gerhard
(Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism)
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Danielle Gaughen
(Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce)
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Tatiana Stone
(Bellingham SeaFeast)
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Kevin Goldman
(Bellingham SeaFeast)
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Anna Rankin
(Whatcom Events/EDP)
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David Starr
(North Cascades Bluegrass Festival)
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Marshall Miller
(Ragnar Relay Northwest Passage)
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Madison Cluny
(Jansen Arts Center)
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Sara O'Connor
(Ferndale Community Services)
✓ Present: 23/23
Decisions
Agenda Items
#1
Welcome and Introductions
The committee introduced themselves and confirmed a quorum was present.
#1
Welcome and Introductions
The committee introduced themselves and confirmed a quorum was present.
#2
Confirmation of June 26, 2025 Meeting Minutes
The committee approved the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting.
#2
Confirmation of June 26, 2025 Meeting Minutes
The committee approved the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting.
#3
Public Comment
The committee opened the floor for public comment regarding the board, lodging tax policy, or process.
#3
Public Comment
The committee opened the floor for public comment regarding the board, lodging tax policy, or process.
#4
Budget and Funding Priorities Discussion
The committee discussed the proposed 2026 budget allocation and funding priorities.
#4
Budget and Funding Priorities Discussion
The committee discussed the proposed 2026 budget allocation and funding priorities.
Public Comments
2 speakers
Erin Deinzer
· Topic: Sea to Sky Events
Inquired about funding decisions
Sara O'Connor
· Topic: Ferndale Community Services
Presented information about Ferndale Pride Celebration