She started the account in September in the middle of the Lot J debate.
“I think it is really important to create a downtown area where everyone can take advantage year-round, Vandervort said. Where we have resources like affordable housing, a clean beautiful area that everyone can take advantage of, more green space where everyone can gather and share their hobbies.”
Vandervort is slowly gaining followers and starting a conversation around the vision for downtown from the point of view of those who live here.
“It’s really important to have a tourist economy, Vandervort said. I totally get that idea, but I think this past year shows us you can’t always rely on a tourist economy.”