Paradise California enclave locked in bitter civil war as vital $300,000 suddenly pulled

Source: New York Post

The city of Carmel shelved a $292,947 tourism marketing funding request after residents raised concerns about traffic congestion and overcrowding tied to visitor growth — a move that has enraged some business owners reliant on tourists. The City Council unanimously approved a $42 million budget for fiscal year 2026-27 during its June 2 meeting but excluded the near $300,000 marketing allocation. 4 An aerial view of Carmel-by-the-Sea, whose City Council reneged on a near $300,000 marketing allocation after resident complaint.