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Watertown resident urges Jefferson County to invest in Zoo New York as regional tourism asset
Summary
A public commenter asked the Jefferson County Board of Legislators to invest in Zoo New York, saying the Thompson Park Conservancy and the City of Watertown have developed a sustainable business plan and the attraction benefits the whole county.
A resident addressed the Jefferson County Board of Legislators during the public comment period asking the board to consider an investment in Zoo New York rather than a bailout, saying the Thompson Park Conservancy and the City of Watertown had developed a business plan and demonstrated commitment to keep the facility operating and growing.
The speaker said the zoo did not seek county funding in November 2023 when it was indefinitely closed; instead the Conservancy focused on creating a sustainable plan. "We did not…
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