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Springville mayor seeks county help to stabilize Creek Jam after first-year shortfall
Summary
Springville Mayor told the St. Clair County Commission the Creek Jam event raised about $77,000 gross in its first year but costs were near $50,000; he asked commissioners to honor a prior $25,000 commitment or otherwise provide continued, predictable support so the festival can reach financial sustainability.
Springville Mayor asked the St. Clair County Commission on a funding request for Creek Jam, the city’s new event tied to the Big Canoe Creek nature-preserve effort. The mayor said the city raised roughly $77,000 in gross receipts at last year’s Creek Jam and incurred about $50,000 in expenses, including site rental costs, and that turnout was between 1,500 and 2,000 people.
The mayor told commissioners he had previously submitted a letter asking the commission to reconsider a $25,000 sponsorship that had been approved “last year” but not…
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