Wausau Room Tax Commission Meeting - 7/27/26

The City of Wausau Room Tax Commission held a meeting on July 27, 2026, primarily focused on electing a new chairperson and reviewing tourism grant applications. Tim Vandiat was elected as the new chairperson by voice vote. The commission reviewed and approved three tourism grant requests: $30,000 for the Performing Arts Foundation's 2026-2027 show season, approximately $10,000 for the Festival of Arts event, and $7,500 for the Great North Blues Society to support out-of-town marketing and a shuttle service connecting downtown Wausau to the Rothschild Pavilion event venue. The grants aim to promote tourism and increase hotel room usage in the Wausau area. The commission discussed marketing strategies, event history, and the importance of these grants in sustaining local tourism events. All grant motions were approved unanimously.