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Commission OKs new Moab Office of Tourism position and $89,451 in event marketing grants
Summary
The Commission approved a full-time Administrative Assistant position within the Moab Office of Tourism and awarded $89,451 in Special Event Marketing Grants for July 2026–June 2027, with some awards adjusted to allowable expenses.
Moab Office of Tourism Director Mick Soleta asked the Commission on June 16 to add a full-time Administrative Assistant to absorb additional duties and improve office capacity. The Commission approved the position effective immediately, noting the role will not reassign existing duties but will take on new or unassigned tasks to support tourism promotion.
The Commission also approved Special Events Marketing Grant awards for events occurring July 2026–June 2027 in the total amount of $89,451. The Moab Tourism Advisory Board reviewed applications and recommended full funding for applications 1–12 and partial funding for some later applications to reflect allowable expenses; the Commission adopted the recommendations. Motions passed 5–0.
