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West Valley Arts urges $300,000 city support as council approves Maverick Center design work; consent given for Utah Grizzlies sale
Summary
Speakers at public comment urged the West Valley City Council to appropriate $300,000 to sustain the West Valley Performing Arts Center. The council approved a $307,000 design contract for the Maverick Center and consented to the sale and relocation of the Utah Grizzlies; the city is a minority shareholder.
Hundreds of residents, artists and volunteers told the West Valley City Council on July 22 that the West Valley Performing Arts Center needs continued city support to remain viable.
"This appropriation will secure what we've built together and ensure West Valley Arts continues serving our community for decades," said Kate Ruffner, board president of the West Valley Arts Foundation, during public comment. Several other speakers—volunteers, actors and arts staff—echoed that request and urged the council to consider a one-time appropriation of $300,000, noting donor commitments to match city funds.
Jana Reese Cox, a District 4 resident, asked the council directly to "invest…
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