Posted 1/27/2024, 1:06:00 AM
Farmers Market Director Resigns, Board Seeks New Leadership and Vendor Input After Fire Causes Financial Strain
- Executive director Tanis Monroy resigned for health reasons; board will choose replacement
- Board wants to add vendor representation before hiring new executive director
- July fire torched Brick Building, causing financial losses; vendors await rebuilt Brick Building or temporary tent
- Board initially voted to double vendor rents, then relented after backlash and calls for more transparency
- Community support seen as key while market recovers financially after fire