The City of Blaine is now accepting grant applications for 2023 tourism related proposals. Grant applications can be downloaded below or by emailing Alex Wenger, Economic Development & Tourism Coordinator. Applications must be emailed to Alex Wenger by 9 a.m. Friday, September 23th. For questions please contact Alex Wenger.
The City of Blaine established the Blaine Tourism Advisory Committee to more effectively develop its tourism and recreation economy. BTAC is a nine member committee (7 voting and 2 non-voting members) which serves as an advisory committee to the Blaine City Council and has the following duties:
To recommend to the City Council programs and projects that will further the development of the City's tourism and recreation economy;
To interface with the public and the business community in seeking input on matters relevant to tourism development;
To evaluate current programs and provide the City Council and City Manager with suggestions and recommendations;
To review the annual budget for the use of hotel/motel tax funds and to provide guidance to the City Manager and the City Finance Director in developing the annual budget to be approved by the City Council;
Through an annual Grant Program derived from the funds of hotel/motel tax, BTAC makes recommendations to City Council for the funding of programs and events that are consistent with the requirements of RCW 67.28 as well as the goals of the Tourism Marketing and Development Plan.
Meetings
Quarterly schedule with most meetings taking place on the second Tuesday of the month at 8:30 am.
Please see the City's calendar for the most up to date information on accessing meetings.
Members
Eric Davidson (Chair)
Raymond Maxon, December 31, 2023
Sonia Hurt, December 31, 2025
Samantha Paige Davis, December 31, 2024
Danielle Gaughen, Non-voting member
Vacant, Non-voting member
Timothy Woodard, Chamber of Commerce
Vacant, Chamber of Commerce
Mangal Samra, Small Hotel
For More Information
Please direct all Blaine Tourism and Advisory Committee questions to Alex Wenger at 360-332-8311, ext. 3330.