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Cape Cod Chamber withdraws tourism marketing district petition; Yarmouth Select Board accepts withdrawal without prejudice
Summary
The Cape Cod Chamber requested withdrawal of a petition to create a tourism destination marketing district under Chapter 40X; the Select Board accepted the withdrawal without prejudice, allowing the Chamber to resubmit a corrected petition later.
Paul Nizwicki, CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, asked the Yarmouth Select Board to accept withdrawal of a petition to form a tourism destination marketing district under Chapter 40X, citing concerns about property lists and signatures. The Chamber indicated it wants to refile a clean petition after confirming support from property owners.
The Select Board accepted the withdrawal without prejudice, allowing the Chamber to resubmit a corrected petition in the future. The board did not take further action on the substance of the proposed district during the meeting.
Why it matters: Chapter 40X creates a process for municipalities or districts to create destination-marketing districts funded by assessments on lodging. Chamber representatives said they are pausing to ensure petition accuracy and community engagement before seeking a formal hearing.
Board action: The Select Board voted to accept the withdrawal without prejudice so the proponent can resubmit a corrected petition at any time.
