Resident urges review of ADEPT marketing, says oyster festival promotion favors one business

During the public‑comment period, Leon Moyer told the board he reviewed the ADEPT marketing report and believes the agency is giving special attention to an upcoming oyster festival in a way that could benefit one business over others. "It seems to me they're giving special attention to an upcoming oyster festival here, which is gonna benefit 1 business above the other business perhaps," he said.

Moyer asked the board to "check into the, percentages used to advocate for certain special events in the future and make sure they're in conformance with all the laws and regulations," and added for the record, "I am against promoting anything to increase business here in Key West." The board did not take action in response to the comment during this meeting.