Summary
The Board cut funding for both the Amador Council of Tourism and the Chamber of Commerce to $60,000 each — less than either requested — as part of budget trimming, despite pleas from business owners that the groups drive the local economy.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Reduces county tourism and business support spending by roughly $110,000-$130,000 versus requests.
Taxpayers save money in the short term; lodging and business marketing continue at reduced levels.
Tourism marketing and small business support programs operate with reduced resources.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Supervisors — June 9, 2026
Big lodging operators and some online platforms aren't remitting the TMD assessment that funds county tourism promotion. The adopted amendments add penalties, interest, and a formal collection policy so the district's contractor can chase delinquent payers.
Board of Supervisors — April 14, 2026
The young tourism district has struggled to collect assessments — the plan had no enforcement teeth, hotels couldn't pass the assessment on early on, and Airbnb reporting is a reconciliation headache. The Board set a June 9 hearing on plan amendments adding penalties, a full business list, and clearer collection procedures.
Board of Supervisors — March 24, 2026
The Board cut funding for both the Amador Council of Tourism and the Chamber of Commerce to $60,000 each — less than either requested — as part of budget trimming, despite pleas from business owners that the groups drive the local economy.
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