Supervisors Hear Report Showing Arts Funding Rise; Community Groups Urge Protecting Hotel‑Tax Support

May 1, 2008

A Rules Committee hearing reviewed three years of arts funding data showing about an $10.3 million (≈18%) increase driven largely by hotel‑tax revenues; arts leaders urged preserving dedicated hotel‑tax support and cited capital and neighborhood program needs. Committee filed the matter and requested a follow‑up hearing.

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The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Rules Committee heard a three‑year review of city arts funding and public testimony from dozens of cultural organizations on the scope and priorities of local arts support.

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