Jul 29, 2026Board meeting
Howard County Government Council Budget Hearing
The Council conducted a budget hearing to review the 2027 budget presentations. Primary discussions focused on the financial operations of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, which is funded by innkeepers tax, and the economic impact of local tourism initiatives, including sports marketing events such as the Alliance Fast Pitch softball tournament. Additionally, the council reviewed the operational revenue and expenditure projections for the new conference center, its role as a driver for economic development, and the integration of the automotive museum collection within the facility.