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From:Clerk of the Board
To:Clerk of the Board; Connelly, Bill; Cook, Holly; Cook, Robin; Durfee, Peter; Jessee, Meegan; Kimmelshue, Tod;
Kitts, Melissa; Krater, Sharleen; Little, Melissa; Pickett, Andy; Ritter, Tami; Stephens, Brad J.; Sweeney,
Kathleen; Teeter, Doug
Cc:Simmons, Katie
Subject:Public Comment: FW: Explore Butte County - TBID Modification
Date:Thursday, July 10, 2025 8:19:36 AM
Please see public comment
From: Melissa <melissa@thechapelle.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 3:01 PM
To: Clerk of the Board <clerkoftheboard@buttecounty.net>
Cc: Nichole Farley <nichole@explorebuttecounty.com>
Subject: Explore Butte County - TBID Modification
Subject: Letter of Support – Butte County Tourism Business Improvement District
Dear Members, I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for the proposed
modifications to the Butte County Tourism Business Improvement District (BCTBID), as
presented by Explore Butte County. As a passionate advocate for tourism and destination
marketing in Butte County, as well as a former owner and operator of lodging—including
short-term vacation rentals—I firmly believe these enhancements are vital for our
community. The proposed adjustments, which include the elimination of the room-count
threshold, the incorporation of short-term vacation rentals, scheduled assessment rate
revisions, and a redefined term for the district, will foster a more equitable and thorough
funding structure. These changes are crucial for bolstering our collective efforts to attract
overnight visitors and maximize the tourism-driven economic impact across all of Butte
County's communities. Explore Butte County has consistently demonstrated its commitment
to being a responsible steward of BCTBID funds, yielding measurable returns in marketing,
visitor services, and destination development. As an active participant in the district, I can
personally attest to the significant benefits generated through coordinated tourism
promotion and the importance of a stable, long-term funding source dedicated to the needs
of assessed businesses. I strongly encourage the Board of Supervisors to approve the
proposed modifications as detailed in the updated Management District Plan. Thank you for
considering the positive impact these changes will have on our region.
Sincerely,
Melissa Schuster
Chapelle de L'Artiste, Owner
Burnt Barn Distilling Co., Owner
Explore Butte County, Board Member
3300 Inspiration Ln Paradise CA 95969
(530) 228-0941