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Arts groups and food-security advocates press for mayoral increases in two-year budget

San Francisco Board of Supervisors Budget & Finance Committee · June 19, 2015
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Summary

Arts organizations welcomed a proposed $7.7 million arts allocation over two years and asked the board to ensure money reaches community-based groups; food-security advocates thanked a $1.4M mayoral addition for home-delivered meals and asked for an additional $3.477M to expand delivery and voucher programs.

Representatives of the Arts Alliance, Theater Bay Area and a coalition of small arts groups told the Budget & Finance Committee on June 19 they support the mayor—s proposed $7.7 million allocation for arts over two years but urged the supervisors to target funds to small, neighborhood-based organizations and individual artists.

"This money will go to small and medium sized arts…

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