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Artists and nonprofits urge transparency, recommend cultural affairs department after Fresno Arts Council scandal
Summary
Dozens of artists, fiscal sponsors and nonprofit leaders told the commission the embezzlement exposed structural problems in grant administration and urged a halt to Cycle 3, creation of a cultural affairs department and stronger transparency and panel processes.
A wide cross‑section of artists, fiscal sponsors and nonprofit leaders used the parks commission meeting to press the city for structural reforms after the revelation that Measure P grant funds may have been misappropriated.
Speakers asked the commission to pause Round/ Cycle 3 until staff and commissioners design a more transparent process, and several urged creation of a city cultural affairs department staffed by professionals in grant administration and cultural policy. "The city of Fresno should create a cultural affairs…
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