Tourism Promotion Committee

Committee Overview
The Silverton Tourism Promotion Committee (TPC) is an appointed committee of the City of Silverton, formed in 2008.

The TPC meets as needed, to review and provide recommendations to the City Council regarding grant applications promoting tourism in Silverton. The grant funds come from a percentage of the Transient Occupancy Tax the City receives according to City ordinance and state statute. 

The TPC is made up of eight (8) seats, consisting of one representative from the following entities: a Silverton Mural Society Board Member; Homer Davenport Community Festival Board Member; Silverton Chamber of Commerce Board Member; Silverton Fine Arts Association Board Member;  Short Term Stay/Hotel Owner/Operator; a City Council Member; and two At-Large Appointees. Appointed members serve for a three-year term.

Meetings


The committee typically meets in the spring and fall to review grant applications.

 UPDATED 9/7/22: Tourism Promotion Grant Application 2022-2023



Grant Approval Criteri

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  • Provide a detailed description of your event/project
  • Describe how this event/project promotes tourism and economic development
  • Explain how you will increase the number of overnight stays
  • Explain how you will track the overnight stays
  • Submit a detailed budget, listing all funding including other sponsorships
  • Demonstrate a Return on Investment

Committee Members


  • Silverton Mural Society 
    Norm English
  • Homer Davenport
    Community Festival 
    Cindy Jones
  • Silverton Chamber of Commerce 
    Jane Jones
  • Silverton Fine Arts Association 
    vacant
  • Short Term stay/Hotel Owner/Operator  Vacant
  • City Council Member
    Kyle Palmer
  • At-Large Appointee
    Sarah Walling
  • At-Large Appointee
    Stacy Shaw

Meeting Agendas, Packets & Minutes


Agendas are available prior to meetings.
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Minutes are available following approval.
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