Sevier County committee OKs resolution authorizing mayor to arrange agreements to keep Great Smoky Mountains National Park open if Congress delays budget The Sevier County Budget Committee unanimously approved Resolution 2023-XX-XX to authorize the county mayor to enter agreements with other entities to keep the Great Smoky Mountains National Park open if Congress delays passing the federal fiscal-year budget; the measure was forwarded to the full county commission.

Sevier County's committee just took a bold step to keep the Great Smoky Mountains National Park open, even if Congress delays the budget!

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Sevier County to help fund park staffing if federal shutdown closes Great Smoky Mountains National Park The Sevier County Commission approved a resolution authorizing the county mayor to enter agreements with state and local partners to fund staff and operations to keep the Great Smoky Mountains National Park open during a possible federal funding lapse; attendees cited an estimated cost of $75,000 per day and a proposed cost-share.

Sevier County is stepping up to ensure that the breathtaking Great Smoky Mountains National Park remains open, even during a potential federal shutdown, with a collaborative funding plan in place!

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