Provide $125,000 in city funding for 2008 Home Front Festival

Home Front FestivalBudget

In Plain English

The Finance Committee recommended the city contribute $125,000 to support the annual Home Front Festival. This community event celebrates Richmond's World War II history and shipyard heritage. If approved, the funding covers event production costs including entertainment, vendors, and logistics.

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Votes

Approve providing $125,000 to the 2008 Homefront Festival with the understanding that a budget be submitted by next week and that the funds will be included in the 2008/2009 budget

Moved by: Vice Mayor MarquezSeconded by: Councilmember Butt
Passed

7 to 1

ThurmondAye
BatesAbstain
ButtAye
John MarquezAye
Gayle McLaughlinNay
RogersAye
LopezAye
ViramontesAye
SandhuAye