A Florida councilwoman is touting greater Bahamian tourist numbers as a boost to her city’s economy in her bid for re-election.
According to the Palm Beach Post, incumbent councilwoman Billie Brooks is one of eight candidates pursuing three city council seats in Riviera Beach, located on South Florida’s eastern coast in Palm Beach County. The councilwoman’s campaign rhetoric is advocating more Bahamian tourists as an avenue to increase economic development and grow jobs.
Considering the benefits tourism brings to any economy, and the amount of funds Bahamians leave in South Florida every year, it may be no surprise that the entrepreneur/politician is after increased ...

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