Sandhill Cranes fly near Othello. The annual Sandhill Crane Festival is one of Othello’s biggest tourist attractions. The council agreed to increase the festival’s tourism funding allocation by $1000 at the expense of funding for the chamber of commerce, which the council then increased funding for in their preliminary 2024 general fund budget.
November 14, 2023
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November 14, 2023 6:30 p.m.
Othello Council discusses tourism budget
OTHELLO – Monday’s regular Othello City Council meeting featured a discussion between council members regarding the funding for Othello organizations and agencies that promote tourism. Othello Finance Director Spencer Williams explained the subject up for discussion.