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AA <br />ANDERSON PIONEERING DEPENDABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR AGRICULTURE WORLDWIDE <br />P.O. BOX 99 910 S. ANDERSON ROAD ELLENSBURG, WA 98926 PHONE 509-925-9818 FAX 509-962-6785 <br />June 11, 2025 <br />Kittitas County Lodging Tax Committee <br />205 W. 51h Ave <br />Ellensburg WA 98926 <br />Re: Lodging Tax Large Capital Project Funding <br />On behalf of Anderson Hay & Grain Co., Inc, I am writing to express our enthusiastic support for the <br />Event Center's Lodging Tax grant request to support critical infrastructure improvements — <br />specifically, the restoration of the Ellensburg Rodeo Arena's northwest grandstand. <br />We recognize the County's efforts to thoughtfully design and secure funding for this much -needed <br />project. The structural repairs and safety upgrades planned will significantly enhance the experience for <br />the thousands of guests who attend this facility each year. These improvements are essential for <br />maintaining a safe, functional, and welcoming venue for current and future users. <br />As Kittitas County's leading venue for major events and entertainment, the Event Center in many cases <br />is the face of our community. It is important for our community to have high quality facilities as we <br />attract future growth and new employment opportunities. <br />We are also aware that this Lodging Tax request will leverage other public and private funding <br />commitments, including support from the Ellensburg Rodeo Association, the City of Ellensburg, <br />Kittitas County, and grants secured through the Washington State Legislature. This is a smart and <br />forward -thinking investment in community infrastructure that will serve both immediate and long-term <br />needs. <br />We respectfully urge your full consideration and support for this request. The restoration of the <br />northwest grandstand is a vital step toward ensuring the Event Center remains a safe, high -quality <br />venue for generations to come. <br />Thank you for your time and for supporting projects that strengthen the cultural and economic fabric of <br />our region. <br />Sincerely, <br />Mark T. Anderson <br />CEO/President <br />Mark.Anderson(cc_DAndeson-Hay.com <br />