Watch the Latest Council Work Session (3-10-26)

The Lake Havasu City Council held a work session on March 10, 2026, focused primarily on the operations, funding, and oversight of Go Lake Havasu, the city's tourism promotion organization. The meeting included a detailed historical overview of the tourism tax and funding mechanisms, presentations from Go Lake Havasu leadership about their governance improvements and marketing efforts, and remarks from the Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association on the importance of destination marketing. Public comments raised significant concerns about transparency, financial accountability, board governance, and the effectiveness of Go Lake Havasu's marketing strategies. Council members discussed potential contract revisions, including possibly shifting the council liaison to a voting board member and reconsidering the mix of funding sources, particularly the food and beverage tax component. The session concluded with a consensus to continue reviewing and improving the contract and oversight of Go Lake Havasu to ensure better accountability and alignment with city goals.