Dennis Rogers, GreenHeart Kitchen
Sheri Lowrie and Mark Somerville, Members, Tourism and Economic Development Committee
Dennis Rogers, speaking on behalf of The Main, My Cousin's Closet, Garage Gym, Pinnacle Realty, Jack's Group, Tangles Hair Spa, GreenHeart Kitchen and the Grove Hotel, asked that Council approve the request being made this evening as a recommendation from the Tourism and Economic Development Committee for a COVID-19 economic recovery officer.
At 6:50 p.m. Councillor Lucier left the meeting, and did not return.
Ms. Lowrie expressed support of the request, provided background information, and stated that the position is required because the Town is understaffed in the area of tourism.
Mr. Somerville expressed support of the request, suggesting Town be treated as a brand and be uniquely positioned as such to attract businesses, residents and tourists, and that the requested position would lead the Town into those areas and assist with that brand identification.