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Columbia Classical Ballet appeals to council after hospitality‑tax funding cut, cites outreach to 5,000 residents
Summary
Columbia Classical Ballet told the council its hospitality tax support was cut from $150,000 to $75,000 and said the company provides 5,000 free tickets annually to community groups; the organization urged transparency and urged the council to consider its outreach when allocating hospitality funds.
Lee Lumpkin, representing Columbia Classical Ballet, told the City Council the troupe’s hospitality tax funding was cut from $150,000 to $75,000 and said the ballet was the only arts organization to experience a cut at the committee meeting. Lumpkin said the ballet distributes about 5,000 free tickets each year to…
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