St. Helens Tourism


Initial Thoughts on Tourism

 If elected I want to engage residents and businesses in a discussion about tourism in St. Helens. 

I think that consideration should be given to the re-establishment of a Tourism Committee.

I think that there should be a shift from a focus on events such as Halloweentown and 13 Night on the River to a broader approach to tourism that will attract tourists for other reasons year-round and that will benefit a wider range of businesses beyond those in the River Distrcit.

To be continued....


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