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Lake City council debate over $10,000 for countywide 'Unity Fest' ends with request withdrawn
Summary
Council members sparred over using an existing $10,000 events allocation for a countywide "Unity Fest," with critics calling it an unnecessary expense and proponents saying it would improve the city's image; after heated public comment and council debate the primary sponsor withdrew the funding request.
The Lake City Council debated whether to authorize the city to spend up to $10,000 from an existing events line to co-host a countywide “Unity Fest” in August, a proposal city staff said would pair with up to $10,000 from Columbia County to create an estimated $20,000 event.
Councilwoman Harris, who proposed the idea as a way to improve the city’s image and promote cooperation with the county, said staff had identified the funding in the existing events budget and intended the city’s $10,000 to cover staffing, food, decorations and logistics. Commissioner Parnell and staff told the council the county was likely to consider up to $10,000 for entertainment and production elements.
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