Dec 7, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     December 7, 2007
CONTACTS: Nancy Hamilton, Lee Rose, Katie Meckley (239)338-3500

New chair leads Lee County Tourist Development Council

LEE COUNTY, FL – The Lee County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has appointed Commissioner Ray Judah as chairman of the Tourist Development Council (TDC) effective today.

Commissioner Judah returns to the TDC having chaired the position in 1997 and 2002.  In addition to the TDC responsibilities, he was recently selected to chair the BOCC for the upcoming year.  As the BOCC chairman, Judah is responsible for setting the agenda and running the board's weekly meetings, signing documents on the board's behalf, assigning liaison positions, and representing the board to the public.  He has served on the BOCC, District 3, since 1988, and held the chairman position in 1994 and 1998.
  
Originally from the Cebu Islands, Philippines, Judah received his master of science degree in natural resources and a bachelor of arts degree in zoology from California State University of Humboldt.  
 
Commissioner Judah has been a strong advocate of providing a balance between responsible management of growth and proper stewardship of the area's natural resources.  His commitment was recognized with the Audubon Society's Conservationist of the Year Award in 1984 and 1996.  Judah took the lead to place the Conservation 2020 Plan on referendum in 1996 to acquire environmentally sensitive lands.
 
Commissioner Judah replaces TDC Chairman Bob Janes. 
The nine-member TDC was established by the BOCC in 1983 to increase tourism.

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