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Volusia residents and arts groups urge council to restore $611,000 in cultural grants
Summary
More than two dozen residents and arts leaders told the Volusia County Council on Nov. 4 that restoring $611,000 in cultural grants is essential to tourism, education and local jobs, urging the council to release funds already budgeted and promised to local nonprofits.
Anne Marie Willicker, president of Volusia Pride, told the Volusia County Council that “the arts are not a luxury. They are a smart investment in the future of our community,” and urged members to restore cultural grants that had been cut from this year’s disbursements.
Dozens of speakers followed, including representatives from the Volusia County Cultural Alliance, Art House Foundation and the Athens Theatre. Cameron Vincent,…
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