To: Nina Jonas, Mayor of Ketchum and Michael David, Council President
Ketchum Mayor: Keep the Farmers’ Market at its current location
Keep the weekly Farmers' Market at its current location on Fourth Street between East Avenue and Walnut Avenue. I ask that the City of Ketchum support the Farmers’ Market in their goal of supplying fresh fruits and vegetables to the citizens of the Wood River Valley. Please renew the event permit for the Wood River Farmers’ Market Association and continue to waive the fees associated with the special events permit as the city has done in the past.
Why is this important?
I am a supporter of the Ketchum farmers’ market. The seasonal weekly market plays an important role in Ketchum’s vibrant town core and should not be prompted to relocate by the City of Ketchum, its mayor, or other departments without public input. The City block that it has occupied for the past eight years was designed and constructed with activities such as the farmers’ market in mind and is accomplishing the goal of invigorating downtown Ketchum. I would like to continue to attend the market at its current location. I appreciate the live music and festive atmosphere that this event provides on Tuesday afternoons throughout the summer. It is part of the charm and appeal of downtown Ketchum. I support my farmers’ market and so should the City of Ketchum.