Consider $30,000 funding request for Homefront Festival by the Bay
In Plain English
The Richmond Chamber of Commerce asks the city to contribute $30,000 toward their Homefront Festival scheduled for September 28-30, 2007. The festival celebrates military families and veterans in the community. If approved, the funding comes from the city's general fund to support this 3-day event.
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Votes
Refer item to city manager for report on the cost
5 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
The council voted 5-1 to send the Richmond Chamber of Commerce's $30,000 funding request for a military families festival back to the city manager for a cost analysis rather than deciding immediately. The Homefront Festival by the Bay would be a 3-day September event celebrating veterans and military families, with the money coming from the city's general fund if eventually approved. Councilmember Rogers was the sole dissenting vote, while Vice Mayor Bates and Mayor McLaughlin led the effort to get more information before making a funding decision. This delays any final decision on whether taxpayers will help pay for the festival.
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