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Chester council tables $20,000 artist contract for Peace, Love and Unity Festival amid budget questions
Summary
Council delayed approval of a proposed $20,000 artist contract for the Peace, Love and Unity Festival pending clearer detail on total event costs, sponsorships and use of city special events funds.
Chester City Council on March 12 voted to table a resolution authorizing a contract with Dre Shaw Entertainment Group to provide a national recording artist at the Peace, Love and Unity Festival for up to $20,000, saying more information about the event budget, sponsorships and logistics was needed before the city commits funds.
Council members and residents asked when the festival will occur, how much the total event will cost the city beyond the artist fee, and whether the city’s special events fund or other…
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