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PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The City of Pensacola Downtown Improvement Board has extended its executive director’s contract.
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According to a news release, Executive Director Walker Wilson’s contract was extended through 2030.
Wilson has served as the executive director for six years and has helped grow downtown, expand programming and secure public and private investments.
“[Wilson’s] tenure began during an extraordinary period for downtown Pensacola, with Hurricane Sally and the COVID-19 pandemic presenting immediate challenges for downtown businesses, residents and visitors,” the release read…