BOCC 'strongly opposes' Bill 1221 that would dissolve TDC, restrict tourist tax fund usage

Maurie Dugger, director of community engagement for the Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau, attended the Board of County Commissioners meeting Monday to urge commissioners to speak up against House Bill 1221. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Chairman A.M. "Hupp" Huppmann, left, reads the resolution approved Monday that states the board's unanimous position against House Bill 1221. Commissioner Jeff Gray reads along. Photo by Ashley Chandler/New-Leader

County Commissioners review a resolution Monday that states the board's position against House Bill 1221 at the Board of County Commissioners meeting. From left, commissioners John Martin, Klynt Farmer, A.M. "Hupp" Huppmann, Jeff Gray and Alyson McCullough. If passed, the bill would get rid of the Tourist Development Council, prevent investment into the tourist industry and restrict usage of tourist tax dollars. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Left: County Attorney Denise May speaks Monday at the Board of County Commissioners meeting. Right: Commissioner John Martin, right, addresses concerns of House Bill 1221 with County Attorney Denise May on Monday at the Board of County Commissioners meeting. Photos by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader