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Economic development seeks farm‑market staffing, ag/seafood branding and steady tourism support from accommodations tax
Summary
Economic Development requested extra hours for a market manager, proposed a $40,000 advertising budget for an ag & seafood brand, and Visit St. Mary's requested the county match a 38% split of increased accommodations taxes under existing agreements.
Economic Development Director Chris Casalinas presented requests focused on agricultural markets, a proposed county ag & seafood brand and tourism funding.
Barnes at Newmarket manager hours: Casalinas asked to increase a part‑time manager at the Barnes at Newmarket from 20 to 30 hours per week for approximately $14,000 to support vendor coordination and event activities. Commissioners asked whether vendor fees could be adjusted or an RFP for an outside operator pursued to make the market closer to…
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