National Folk Festival Presentation

Expressed broad support for bringing major events to Daytona Beach to boost year-round business, while noting historical figures and cultural ties unique to Midtown.

Enthusiastically supported the festival proposal and suggested tying it in with local projects like a Black Heritage Trail app and neighborhood shuttles.

Welcomed the folk festival proposal and praised the Midtown board for working hard to fill empty parcels and boost the tax base.

Warned about potential state property tax cuts that could force cuts to essential leisure and community services, particularly impacting Midtown facilities.