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Multiple applicants seek Convention & Visitors Commission seats; calls for accountability in tourism spending
Summary
Several candidates filed for or attended the Jan. 21 meeting seeking seats on the Convention & Visitors Commission. Applicants emphasized accountability as innkeeper's-tax revenues and grant demand grow; one public commenter warned "just because we have the money doesn't mean we have to spend it."
The commissioners heard from or recorded letters from multiple Convention & Visitors Commission (CVC) applicants. Brian Tadlock — identified in his letter as the current CVB chair and owner of five short-term rentals — said he wants to "improve accountability" at the CVB as innkeeper's-tax revenues rise and more organizations seek grant support. Other applicants on the record included Andrew Szakaly (current board member and lodging operator), Richard (Rich) Stanley (who said he plans to run for County Commissioner and seeks experience on the CVC), and Jimmy Tilton (current CVC board member).
During the discussion Jimmy Tilton was recorded saying, "just because we have the money doesn't mean we have to spend it," a remark commissioners logged as part of public appointee remarks. Commissioners did not take a vote on CVC appointments on Jan. 21 and said they will make selections at their Feb. 4 meeting.
