Henderson County debated museum funding and tourism funds
Henderson County officials and Heritage Museum board members clashed over occupancy tax spending. TDA rules require two thirds of occupancy tax to promote travel in Henderson County. Clarke questioned museum spending within the county and its effect on drawing visitors. Former legislator Carolyn Justus supported continuing the 2005 allocation to portray local history across Hendersonville, Laurel Park, and Flat Rock. The museum recently held a successful fundraiser.
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County Tourism Agency Faces Museum Funding Dispute
County officials stress the need for a joint plan with the tourism development authority to fund and maintain the historical museum. They stress the county owns the Visitors Center and the TDA should not pull away from county support while seeking a workable funding agreement for 2014 15 and beyond.
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