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Jefferson Davis Parish Tourist Commission approves reptile liability policy and $2,000 marketing grant, reviews visitor gains
Summary
At its April 8 meeting, the Jefferson Davis Parish Tourist Commission approved a $1,000,000/$2,000,000 reptile liability insurance policy costing $8,892.33, approved a $2,000 marketing grant for an October event (first payment $1,500), accepted the February financial report, and noted year-over-year increases in visitor counts and gift-shop sales.
The Jefferson Davis Parish Tourist Commission on April 8 approved several administrative and budgetary items, including the purchase of expanded reptile liability insurance and a marketing grant for an October event, and reviewed tourism metrics showing year-over-year growth.
Sheila Chapman, chairman of the commission, reported that the Search Committee interviewed seven candidates from a pool of 40 applicants for the commission director position; the commission said a special meeting could be called to select a new director if the committee finalizes recommendations before the next regular meeting. Vice Chairman Kori Myers called the meeting to order; Jeremy Doucet led the prayer and Kayla Doga led the pledge.
The commissi…
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