Laconia announces Bike Week revenue

Woodsy · 07-18-2012, 01:50 PM

The $50K profit is the net profit after all city expenses are paid... police, fire, trash etc... the city makes ALOT of $$ in vendor fees and site plans. This has usually covered the cost of the event with a small profit that the city usually spends elsewhere as noted in the article.

The only expense not covered is the cost of the NH State Police... that cost is borne by the State.

IMHO.. the police presence @ Bike Week is oppressive. Although not as bad as in years past. I think the Laconia Police Chief & the city officials should attend a MC rally like Sturgis or Daytona... there is plenty of police presence, yet its not nearly as oppressive.

Woodsy

07-18-2012, 01:50 PM	#8
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,968 Thanks: 80 Thanked 980 Times in 440 Posts	The $50K profit is the net profit after all city expenses are paid... police, fire, trash etc... the city makes ALOT of $$ in vendor fees and site plans. This has usually covered the cost of the event with a small profit that the city usually spends elsewhere as noted in the article. The only expense not covered is the cost of the NH State Police... that cost is borne by the State. IMHO.. the police presence @ Bike Week is oppressive. Although not as bad as in years past. I think the Laconia Police Chief & the city officials should attend a MC rally like Sturgis or Daytona... there is plenty of police presence, yet its not nearly as oppressive. Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.