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Commission restores ferry-evaluation language to draft plan, approves tourism-focused wording
Summary
Planning staff and economic development proposed a narrower, tourism-focused policy that encourages continued evaluation of regional passenger ferry opportunities; the commission approved the revised language and its inclusion in the implementation matrix.
Planning staff presented a refined Memo #1 on Aug. 3 that moves previously broader ferry/transportation language into a tourism policy encouraging "continued evaluation of regional passenger ferry opportunities," tying ferry study language to tourism collaboration rather than transportation commitments.
Jessica Andritz read the proposed text for a new Action 5.6, saying it would "support tourism initiatives that improve visitor access" and specifically include ferry evaluation where appropriate. One commissioner said the revision is a low-risk way to keep the option on the table without committing funds. Another member noted practical constraints about landing sites but supported keeping the topic in the plan. The motion to approve Memo #1 and include the suggested language in the implementation matrix passed by vote.
