Marolee - thank you for putting this so clearly into words. You nailed what a lot of us have been feeling… especially the disconnect between how much we’re spending and how little local involvement there seems to be in those decisions.

As someone who runs a creative coworking space here in town, I’ve had this exact thought. Why aren’t we doing more to tap local talent for things like tourism marketing? There are designers, writers, videographers, and community connectors right here who deeply understand Port Angeles, and who would reinvest that work back into the community.

Appreciate you opening the door for this conversation. I’d love to be part of what’s next.