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Commission members said Maliki (also spelled Malika in meeting comments), who had been serving as chair, informed staff that she will resign from the commission. The chair announced the need for a formal written resignation to be submitted to town staff for official processing.

Commission member Tony nominated himself for chair and the commission took a vote. The motion to appoint Tony passed; commissioners noted one abstention during the vote. \"Aye,\" one commissioner called during the roll; another commissioner said she would abstain because she is ineligible to vote on matters involving an organization she represents.

Commission member Mark moved to nominate Kaylee as vice chair; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. Commission staff said they would request a formal written resignation from the departing member to allow the town to begin the vacancy-fill process.

Why it matters: Leadership changes affect who manages meeting agendas, minutes and the commission's work plan. Commissioners said filling the chair and vice-chair roles quickly will help the commission continue its event planning and outreach work.

Ending: Staff will follow up to request a written resignation and begin the process to fill the vacant commission seat; in the meantime Tony will serve as chair and Kaylee as vice chair.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Leesburg - Performing Arts Commission","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners acknowledged a resignation and voted to replace the chair. The commission elected Tony as chair and Kaylee as vice chair; staff will accept a formal resignation letter from the departing member before processing the vacant seat.","taxTitle","Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia","taxId",5641,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6480225,"Local theater company previews season, social-access plans and Uruguay artist residency",164,148000,312000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5690051-9171e7c6a8647819ab2ca0f5e519bc94&start=148&end=312","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5690051-9171e7c6a8647819ab2ca0f5e519bc94/thumbnail_148000.jpg","/articles/6480225/Leesburg/Loudoun-County/Virginia/Local-theater-company-previews-season-social-access-plans-and-Uruguay-artist-residency","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6480225-c9e412c5746937befbb8b66c9ef46cf1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771127255&Signature=F11M1mgi8u~vP0N4YLiklUoBLvUxevsiGfVKc3gKSL6LV4BobY6URgqE3IPo2dwifZe3MC9xv02FHYhPrv2LHwkxWEGtStA-Qxy0eqKjjSplriQygrT6fTJHJA-lCykSlOoA0JcSIAYqhY4AuM12rLTLgUQHfWsfjlfq-5D9epmUbQVYFALiBiGGeBdsz2aCAFdk3jJ5vaVaOEjjPTd3Mn9nGQShdWvBkVQPZAxjDBYiAdRSPRN3rWFB~z-Abky4Wb0NQp9g~Jb0WeOibbh4R-P3uw5cRsc3RLBYdc1-zgQinWdtuoN1lWG7OyhoUPlMRaYDOUmt~ZpgfEd2n6Nwyg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Vanessa Borg, a Leesburg resident and local business owner, told the commission she has launched a new contemporary theater company and outlined plans to make performances more accessible and to develop an international artist exchange.

\"We're starting up. Yay. We're gonna have a launch party in October, October 5,\" Borg said, adding that her company will stage Into the Woods with opening night Nov. 7 and a second performance Nov. 8. Borg said proceeds from the performances will be donated to a local nonprofit while the company completes its 501(c)(3) application.

Borg said the company is building accessibility features into programming: one performance of each show will include on-site childcare provided by paid childcare workers selected by lottery so that families can attend without additional out-of-pocket childcare costs. She said the group also plans sensory-friendly performances and accessible seating configurations.

Borg described a parallel international project led by visual artist Leonina Arizmendi, who is pursuing a government grant in Uruguay to build a small artist community using repurposed shipping containers for tiny-home artist residencies and ecotourism. Borg said the proposed residency would aim to strengthen cultural ties between Leesburg-area artists and a community near San Jose, Uruguay.

Borg said she is assembling a nonprofit board and partnering with local collaborators: \"We're partnering with Foliage in Downtown Neasburg. They're gonna be bringing a bunch of plants and help make the set beautiful,\" she told commissioners.

A commissioner advised Borg about fundraising timing and tax rules: donations can be retroactive if donors give after the event and the group later secures federal 501(c)(3) status, but donors should consult tax advisors about timing.

Ending: Borg invited commissioners to upcoming events and offered to share links and promotional materials with the commission.

Provenance: Borg's remarks were made during the petitioners/public comment portion of the meeting; she identified herself and described her plans in detail.","A Leesburg resident said she and partners are launching a contemporary theater company, planning a launch party Oct. 5 and a staged concert of Into the Woods Nov. 7 at Faith Chapel in Lucketts; she also described an artist residency project in Uruguay seeking grant support.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6480230,"Leesburg arts commission approves $2,500 for Mistletoe Market, adds \"No\" option to town survey",1602,613000,2215000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5690051-9171e7c6a8647819ab2ca0f5e519bc94&start=613&end=2215","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5690051-9171e7c6a8647819ab2ca0f5e519bc94/thumbnail_613000.jpg","/articles/6480230/Leesburg/Loudoun-County/Virginia/Leesburg-arts-commission-approves-2500-for-Mistletoe-Market-adds-No-option-to-town-survey","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6480230-08865a9b56afb2a1d9e309ae6818fd76/orig.mp4?Expires=1771127255&Signature=iB32h3EzwuuI1duZ03C8HoSwuYPI-d9UpdYba-xARTAz6YuJS97UamDoHGL7XTCYls8hYFHyNYwrQU4GFLzyDav3Ysl2Pt0~Ds68Qn5gFcuOrtVzk7FjTSIWpqR1RQcNSZkSLKXa5G1pbVTT~bdlBS8qWEgqY-fRNIN7rj-BWpO5eCXw7zWjYJT8HfFzlloS7BFU~TvIZ7Ye46zY9sVw1GEDl1YizqFxPSO92aYYsZWeY88eInzLnElEnOFDjP~80-6ygM1khLHmGf8PI~Cd321cAj36JqvKAJvNWuxsH4Kv0Afw3LbAnHMNN0Pbi0~s-J6YW8W9Pvd0QQRqbPVsZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Leesburg Performing Arts Commission voted to reserve up to $2,500 to support the Mistletoe Market and approved a change to the town's demographic survey during a regularly scheduled meeting.

Commission member Tony called for allocating a maximum of $2,500 for the December market and said the commission should split the amount between technical elements and performer fees. \"If it's cheaper, it's cheaper. They're not gonna complain,\" Tony said during the discussion about budgeting and logistics.

The commission agreed to divide the funds evenly, with $1,250 earmarked for technical elements (tent or stage rental, sound system, generator) and $1,250 for performer honoraria. The commission recorded the allocation as a motion, which passed on a voice vote (yes: 5, no: 0, abstain: 0). Commissioners said staff would obtain firm quotes before presenting the package to town council for final approval.

Why it matters: Commission members said an organized paid performance program and the right technical setup would attract more groups and audiences to the downtown holiday event and support local performers.

Members discussed logistics that would affect cost and placement, including: the county's large artificial Christmas tree on the courthouse grounds; limited electrical access on site; and the possibility of borrowing a mobile stage or other equipment from county parks and recreation. Commissioners noted a 15-by-15 tent quote from the town's regular vendor and a combined tent-and-stage quote near $1,500, and said a sound-system rental could be around $1,000 depending on provider availability.

The commission also reviewed the town's voluntary demographic survey, which the town distributes to assess community needs under a Title VI nondiscrimination notice. Commissioners agreed to add \"No\" as an option to question 12 (\"Do you live in Leesburg?\") after members noted the current form forces a \"Yes\" selection and then a comment indicating otherwise. The motion to add a \"No\" option was made, seconded and approved by voice vote (yes: 5, no: 0, abstain: 0).

Commissioners discussed outreach to boost survey responses and general awareness, including placing brochure stacks at the town hall lobby, the public library, studios, senior center and DMV, and promoting the survey on the town and commission social media pages. Members also agreed to staff follow-up to request county parks and recreation's lending policies for a mobile stage and to confirm final cost quotes before the commission presents its budget request to town council.

The commission set a process timeline: staff will gather final vendor quotes and a recommended layout, share materials with commissioners within a week, and the commission will submit the budget package to the town manager and council per the council's meeting schedule.

The commission emphasized that the $2,500 allocation is conditional on final quotes and council approval and that staff would return with completed cost estimates and site measurements.

Votes at a glance
- Motion: Allocate up to $2,500 for the Mistletoe Market, split $1,250 for technical elements and $1,250 for performers. Outcome: Approved (voice vote reported as 5-0-0).
- Motion: Add a \"No\" option to question 12 of the town demographic survey (\"Do you live in Leesburg?\"). Outcome: Approved (voice vote reported as 5-0-0).

Ending: Commissioners asked staff to finalize quotes and logistics quickly so the proposal could be included in the council packet on the schedule already discussed.","At a commission meeting, members approved up to $2,500 to support the Mistletoe Market (split equally for technical needs and performer honoraria), voted to add a \"No\" response to a question on the town's demographic survey, and agreed an outreach plan for brochures and social media.","actionData","errors"]

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Leesburg arts commission chair resigns; commission elects new chair and vice chair

Local theater company previews season, social-access plans and Uruguay artist residency

Leesburg arts commission approves $2,500 for Mistletoe Market, adds "No" option to town survey