Increase funding to 3 arts organizations by $50,000 each per year
$150,000
In Plain English
The city currently pays $150,000 annually to East Bay Center for the Performing Arts, Nurturing Independence through Artistic Development, and Richmond Art Center. If approved, each organization receives $200,000 per year through 2027. The increase addresses rising costs and helps sustain arts programming in Richmond.
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Votes
Approve consent calendar
6 to 0
Public Comments
2 public comments — 2 spoken
- Ruthie DineenIn person
- Amanda EicherVia Zoom
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