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Tourism Advisory Board

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Term of Office: Three years; 3-term limit (9 years total); one-year layoff
Residency: Washington County 
Meeting Schedule: Quarterly 
Responsible Staff Member:  Megan Mainer

Tourism Grant Request Information and Application

Position & Board Member Nominating Entity Term Expiration 
1 - Jenny Van Dorf City 2026
2 - William Atwood City 2026
3 - Stephanie Wehring City 2027
4 - Keith Hankins City 2027
5 - DeWayne Burnett  City 2026
6 - County Commissioner County Perpetually
7 - County Expo Director County Perpetually

Terms expire December 31 of the member's designated term expiration.

The Tourism Advisory Board was organized in 2021 to replace the Hotel Occupancy Tax Board.  The Board’s purpose and responsibility is to advise and support the Brenham/Washington County Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) and to advocate for the continued development of tourism and cultural assets.

The Board shall be composed of seven (7) voting members; all being residents of Washington County.  Five (5) members shall be appointed by the City Council and two (2) members shall be designated by the Washington County Commissioners.  The members designated by Washington County shall be (1) the Washington County Tourism Liaison; (2) a member of the Washington County Commissioners Court; or (3) the Washington County Expo Director.

Board members shall serve for staggered terms of three (3) years. Board membership shall be limited to three (3) full consecutive terms, with a minimum one (1) year absence from the Board before consideration for reappointment.  A quorum shall consist of not less than four (4) members.  The members designated by Washington County shall serve on the Board perpetually unless the bylaws for the Board are revised.

 

Agendas, Packets, Minutes
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2026

11/10/26 CANCELLED Agenda Packet
10/28/26 Agenda
07/16/26 Agenda Packet
04/16/26 Agenda Packet Minutes
01/15/26 Agenda Packet Minutes
2025

10/16/25 Agenda Packet Minutes
07/17/25 Agenda Packet Minutes
04/17/25 Agenda Packet Minutes
01/30/25 Agenda Packet Minutes
01/23/25 CANCELED Agenda
2024

10/17/24 Agenda Packet Minutes
07/18/24 Agenda Packet Minutes
04/18/24 Agenda Packet Minutes
01/18/24 Agenda Packet Minutes
2023

10/26/23 Agenda Packet Minutes
07/13/23 Agenda Packet Minutes
04/20/23 Agenda Packet Minutes
01/19/23 Agenda Packet Minutes
2022

10/13/22 Agenda Packet Minutes
07/21/22 Agenda Packet Minutes
04/21/22 Agenda Packet Minutes
04/18/22 Agenda Packet Minutes
03/21/22 Meeting Cancelled Agenda Packet Minutes
01/20/22 Agenda Packet Minutes