Born a 10th generation Oregonian, (5 generations on each side) I have an enthusiasm for learning and teaching new things. After a ten year mini career in the dental field I moved on to research and embraced the social web. Though the internet is far too large for any one person to claim to be an expert, I can hold my own with the latest trends.
I enjoy researching and writing blogs. As the "Internet Program Director" for myMotherLode.com since 2008, I update the website and have a wide variety of interests. There is always something entertaining, educational or inspirational to share.
Since 1983, Visit Tuolumne County has, by contract, received 25 percent, or almost $1.8 million, of the Transient Occupancy Tax that is paid by those who use local lodging. The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors is now looking to change the funding formula to a set amount, and gradually decrease it over the next five years to only $500,000 by 2026. Let’s not forget how important tourism is to the local economy especially as other revenue and employment sources, such as logging, have largely disappeared. We would encourage the Board of Supervisors to maintain the current 20% allocation of TOT revenue allowing the Visitor’s Bureau to fund their marketing efforts keeping those TOT dollars flowing into Tuolumne County.
Screenwriter and playwright Tony Kushner makes the observation that “In this world, there is a kind of painful process. Longing for what we’ve left behind and dreaming ahead.”
