Pinellas County tourism, historic preservation panels seek new members
May 13, 2021 - Applications are being accepted for positions on the Pinellas County Historic Preservation Board and the Tourist Development Council. The Historic Preservation Board has one opening. Responsibilities include recommending the designation of historic districts and landmarks, nominating historic resources for listing on the National Register of Historic Plans, reviewing and approving applications for impacts to properties in a historic district or a landmark and landmark site, and producing educational materials, programs and publications. The Tourist Development Council also has one opening, for a member from either the tourism-related category or hotel/motel category. The council makes recommendations to the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners as to the effective use and expenditure of tourist development tax revenues. Applications for both positions are at www.pinellascounty.org/boards. The deadline to apply for the TDC position is Friday, May 28 and the deadline to apply for the Historic Preservation Board is Friday, June 11.