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San Jose council accepts Diane Brandenburg’s gift of Peace Monument for Arena Green West
Summary
The City Council approved a donation agreement to accept a large-scale peace monument donated by Diane Brandenburg and created by artist Mario Chiodo; the item was pulled from consent for public comment and drew praise from arts leaders and private partners.
The San Jose City Council voted to accept a donated Peace Monument from philanthropist Diane Brandenburg on Oct. 7, approving a donation agreement to place the artwork by sculptor Mario Chiodo at Arena Green West in Guadalupe River Park.
The council’s action, moved by Vice Mayor Pam Foley, accepted the gift and the proposed location. The item was pulled from the consent calendar for public comment; Councilmember Mulcahy recused herself from consideration because of a longstanding personal and business relationship with the donor.
The donation brings a large-scale public sculpture to the city’s downtown parkland. “When the power of love overcomes the love of…
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