Consent 2.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Board of Supervisors
- Meeting Date:
- 07/28/2015
- Title:
- Letter in support of renaming Chiricahua National Monument to be a National Park
- Submitted By:
- Arlethe Rios, Board of Supervisors
- Department:
- Board of Supervisors
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
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Agenda Item Text:
Approve a letter of support to Senators Flake and McCain and Representative McSally requesting that they introduce legislation to designate Chiricahua National Monument as a National Park.
Background:
A National Park designation would significantly raise the profile of Cochise County, both nationally and internationally, drawing additional visitors to the region. Statistics show that during 2013, the National Park Service recorded more than 63 million visitors at its National Park sites, compared to 18.66 million who visited National Monuments. As you are aware, tourism plays a large role in helping to sustain the economies of communities throughout the County. The Chamber of Commerce continuously strives to attract new and repeat visitors to the area in order to help our local businesses. We believe this designation,and its potential to increase tourist numbers, will make animportant contribution toward that ongoing goal, since Chiricahua visitors are likely to travel to other areas of the County.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Mail letter to the appropriate offices.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
The County would not join other government entities in this request.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
See next steps.