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Committee continues hearing on arts grants equity to allow more public testimony
Summary
The committee continued Item 1, a hearing to examine whether arts grants equitably reach cultural and arts organizations serving communities of color, to the call of the chair (with a hope to schedule April 29) so more community members can testify.
Committee members continued Item 1, a hearing examining whether the grants-for-the-arts program meets city goals for equitable access by cultural and arts organizations that serve communities of color. Supervisor Marr moved to continue the item to the call of the chair, expressing a preference for April 29 to allow community testimony; Supervisor Tang seconded and the motion was taken without objection.
Why it matters: The hearing will shape whether the Budget & Finance Committee and the Board require programmatic changes, additional outreach, or policy adjustments to ensure arts funding reaches organizations serving communities of color.
Public comment at the initial hearing was brief and general; staff and the budget analyst will return with materials at the continued hearing.
Next steps: Item 1 will be continued at the call of the chair to allow more community testimony; the clerk will place the continued item on the Board agenda as appropriate.
