The Palace Restoration has been an engine for tourism that has created a demand for retirement properties in our area. The efforts of the community leaders for the last 40 years created a town superior to other small towns in the region. All of that progress would have been jeopardized if the proposed budget had passed unchanged.
The community went to work to influence the General Assembly. Mr. Bob Mattocks, members of the Tryon Palace Commission, Commissioner Tyson, Rep. Sanderson, and Sen. Preston all worked tirelessly. Swiss Bear, the Chamber and the Downtown Merchants collected petitions. Tom Ballance and others made trips to Raleigh to continue the lobbying efforts.
We extend our thanks to all of the above. Their efforts led to hundreds of our citizens responding with letters, emails, phone calls and posting on various social network sites. The Legislators responded to an outpouring of public support.
The Tryon Palace Commission will have a tough task to realign their efforts within the budget provided. Some of it will be painful but I am confident they can continue to provide the educational experience to our citizens and visitors. I am sure that we will be less likely to take for granted this tremendous cultural resource in the future.
Thanks to all who participated in this cause.
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