Approve additional $45,000 for 2008 Cinco de Mayo Festival
In Plain English
The city already committed $20,000 to this year's Cinco de Mayo Festival. Festival organizers now need $45,000 more to cover costs. If approved, the city's total contribution reaches $65,000 for the community celebration.
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Votes
Approved the additional funds
7 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
The council approved an additional $45,000 for the 2008 Cinco de Mayo Festival, bringing the city's total contribution to $65,000. This community celebration will now receive more than three times the originally budgeted amount of $20,000. The funding passed with broad support in a 7-1 vote, with Councilmember Viramontes opposed and Councilmember Lopez abstaining. The additional money will help festival organizers cover increased costs for the community event.
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