During a recent government meeting, discussions centered around the selection of a marketing group for Visit Mount Shasta. Incumbent Josh Thomas presented alongside competitors Daisy Faith and Chris Parnell, as well as a group referred to as \"tragically glib.\" While no formal vote was taken, there appeared to be a consensus among council members to continue with Thomas due to his consistent engagement and the lack of response from the other candidates.

Following the presentations, Nick Deck, a digital marketing expert, provided insights on enhancing the marketing strategy for the area. Although Deck expressed interest in advising Thomas, he declined to take on the work directly, suggesting a remuneration-based advisory role instead.

In the weeks following the meeting, attempts were made to reach out to Faith and Parnell for their input on potentially collaborating with Deck, but no responses were received. Council members noted that the other candidates had ample time to respond, leading to a discussion about the possibility of moving forward with Thomas by default.

The meeting concluded with a recognition of Thomas's ongoing commitment and the absence of engagement from the other presenters, indicating a likely continuation of his role with Visit Mount Shasta.