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After widespread public comment, council restores $30,000 to arts grants
Summary
Following numerous appeals from local arts groups and residents, Grand Junction council added $30,000 via first reading to restore the Commission on Arts & Culture grant program to $70,000; staff said the addition will be funded from one‑time reserves or fund balance and will be finalized at the Nov. 19 hearing.
Dozens of community members, arts organizations and cultural leaders urged the City Council on Nov. 5 to maintain the city’s grant support for local arts programming after staff proposed a reduced allocation for the Commission on Arts & Culture.
Speakers from multiple groups — including the Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture grantees, the…
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