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Bowie to establish Poet Laureate position; council sets monthly stipend
Summary
Council approved creation of a Bowie Poet Laureate and authorized a stipend of $100 per month (prorated for the initial 15‑month term). The Poet Laureate will conduct readings, youth engagement and citywide literary programming.
The City of Bowie will establish a Poet Laureate position after the council voted on Jan. 20 to authorize the Arts Committee’s proposal and set a stipend. The Arts Committee’s proposal, presented by Kathleen Parker and Valerie Michaels, described an honorary civic post that would promote poetry, literary outreach and youth engagement across city events.
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