The chairman of the state Tourism
Commission supports a proposed constitutional amendment that would help the
large Boy Scouts facility in Fayette
County
Chairman Oshel Craigo said the Boy
Scouts have an attractive venue that they should be able to use to its full
potential. The proposed constitutional amendment would permit the organization
to rent the Summit Bechtel Reserve to for-profit businesses without paying
property taxes.
Craigo said the entire region would
benefit if events like large concerts are held at the reserve.
Opponents have expressed concern about
using the state Constitution to give special breaks to a specific entity.
Craigo said it’s not unusual. He state lawmakers have crafted state laws before
to help particular projects including gambling at the Greenbrier Resort.
The proposal will be up for vote statewide Nov. 4.
