County seeks tourism commissioner
STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 years, 9 months AGO
EPHRATA — The Grant County Board of Commissioners is looking for an interested citizen to serve on the Grant County Tourism Commission, according to an announcement from the commissioners.
The person selected will represent District 3, which includes but is not limited to Quincy, George, Royal City, Beverly, Mattawa and Desert Aire, according to the announcement. The candidate must reside in that district and ideally works in or has experience with the tourism industry.
There is no compensation for serving on this committee, according to the announcement. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata.
Applications can be completed at https://bit.ly/3PlynhW. More information is available by contacting Jerry Gingrich at 509-754-2011, ext. 2931, or by email at [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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