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Speakers at ACT Awards credit tourist development tax with sustaining Orange County arts
Summary
At the ACT Awards in Orange County, speakers said the tourist development tax supports arts nonprofits and the region’s cultural life, arguing the funding fuels creativity, community connection and helps organizations and individuals survive. No formal vote or policy action was recorded.
At the ACT Awards in Orange County, unidentified event speakers used the ceremony to argue that the tourist development tax does more than support tourism: it supports local arts organizations and community well‑being.
Speaker 2 (Unidentified speaker) described the awards as “more than a ceremony,” saying they are “a testament to what happens when we choose to invest in creativity.” On the tax that funds some local cultural programs, the speaker said:…
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