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Committee weighs sports tourism committee and flags pool shortfalls in Jonesboro
Summary
Committee members supported keeping the current parks advisory board, discussed forming a sports tourism advisory committee, asked legal counsel to weigh in on appointments and voting rights, and raised concerns about insufficient pool facilities and long-range scheduling for sports tourism events.
Members of the Jonesboro Public Services Committee discussed parks governance and the possible creation of a separate sports tourism advisory committee while emphasizing the need for better coordination and long-range facility scheduling.
Chair said the existing parks advisory group brings resources to the parks department and recommended retaining the board while considering a separate sports tourism advisory council to focus on recruiting events. "I don't feel that there need to be changes made to that board in any form or fashion," the Chair said,…
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