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Johnson County funding for Arts Council held flat at $125,000 as council pitches arts‑and‑health pilots
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners heard a presentation from the Arts Council of Johnson County outlining arts‑health programs and economic impact numbers. The county’s recommended FY2026 contribution remains $125,000 (flat). The council asked for more clarity about program budgets and noted potential losses from federal and state funding cuts.
Sarah Van Landeit, executive director of the Arts Council of Johnson County, told the Board of County Commissioners on May 22 that the organization will continue to seek partnerships and pilot programs that use the arts to address public‑health priorities while operating with a two‑person staff.
Van Landeit said the county’s recommended FY2026 contribution of $125,000 is a flat amount from 2025 and accounts for roughly half of the council’s revenue. "These services will use creative expression to reduce isolation, strengthen community connections, and support emotional well‑being," she said, describing a pilot plan to contract…
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