Thrasher-Horne Center partnership
Summary
Council members pressed Bob Olson on whether the $120,000 annual county funding delivers measurable hotel returns, noting fewer than 100 room nights from two hotels so far this year. Olson said the money supports 41 of 105 shows over five years and raising it to $150,000 could bring bigger acts.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
$120,000 annual county appropriation; discussion of a possible increase to $150,000.
Concertgoers and county residents who enjoy the venue, plus hotels and restaurants near events.
Hotels and short-term rentals funding the tax if the money is not converted into measurable room nights.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Clay County Tourism Development Council - Nov 4, 2026
Council members pressed Bob Olson on whether the $120,000 annual county funding delivers measurable hotel returns, noting fewer than 100 room nights from two hotels so far this year. Olson said the money supports 41 of 105 shows over five years and raising it to $150,000 could bring bigger acts.
Clay County Tourism Development Council - Sep 2, 2026
The county's tourism board sends roughly $125,000 a year to the Thrasher-Horne Center under a 20-plus-year-old interlocal agreement, and some members are asking what the hotels and short-term rentals get back for it. The renewal was due at the end of September, and the council wants impact data before signing off.
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