Board Approves FY2027 Budget, Elects Officers
At a glance
Quick context to catch up fast.
The Eastern Connecticut Regional Tourism District approved its FY2027 budget with all votes in favor and approved a new slate of officers. The district reported 14.3 million paid advertising impressions and 2.3 million blog-content impressions during FY2025–2026.
Committees mentioned
Open the committee coverage hubs tied to this summary.
Topics discussed
Was this summary helpful?
Your feedback helps us prioritize what to improve next.
What this means
The approved budget supports the district’s tourism marketing and operations for the next fiscal year. Jill St. Clair was elected chair, Chris Regan vice chair, Jordan Lumpkins secretary, Shannon Fagan treasurer, and Bruce Flax assistant treasurer. The district also plans a comprehensive strategic plan and continued advocacy for tourism funding.
Key decisions
Follow the major takeaways from this briefing.
- Approved the FY2027 budget; all votes were in favor.
- Approved the recommended FY2027 officer slate: Jill St. Clair as chair, Chris Regan as vice chair, Jordan Lumpkins as secretary, Shannon Fagan as treasurer, and Bruce Flax as assistant treasurer.
- Approved the FY2025–2026 profit-and-loss statement and balance sheet, with one abstention on each.
- Approved the March 18, 2026 meeting minutes, with four abstentions.
- Allocated $10,000 to expand tourism marketing visual assets covering alternative travel, Norwich events, fishing, boating, and related topics.
Timeline & follow-ups
Action items flagged by the community.
No follow-ups have been shared yet. Add one in the community board below.
Meeting information
Details and records from this meeting.
Recent documents
Fresh records from this municipality.
Civic leadership
Know who to contact about the decisions that matter.