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Council approves $10,000 diamond sponsorship for regional women’s summit over one dissent
Summary
The Duarte City Council voted to sponsor the San Gabriel Valley Women’s Summit at the $10,000 diamond level after debate about the chamber’s dependence on city subsidies; the motion passed on roll call, 6–1 (Council member Truong opposed).
The Duarte City Council approved a $10,000 diamond sponsorship for the 2026 San Gabriel Valley Women’s Summit after a discussion about the chamber’s funding and the event’s origins.
Staff said the summit is scheduled for Friday, May 15, at the Monrovia DoubleTree and that the Duarte Chamber is seeking regional sponsorships. A chamber representative urged Duarte to be the diamond sponsor: "I really want the city of Duarte to be the diamond sponsor," the representative said during discussion.
Council members debated the sponsorship level. Some members argued the summit brings regional exposure and staff said last year the city was the top sponsor at $15,000; others cautioned about the chamber’s financial dependence on city support. Council member Finley warned that heavy reliance on a single revenue source can create long‑term dependence, and another member said the council’s "no" vote reflected sentimental attachment to the summit’s founder and the event’s origins.
Council approved the diamond sponsorship on a roll‑call vote: Calderon — Aye; Garcia — Yes; Truong — No; Lewis — Aye; Finley — Yes; Mayor Pro Tem King — Yes; Mayor Martin Del Campo — Yes. The motion carried 6–1.
Staff will process the budget amendment and the city will appear as a presenting sponsor on summit materials per the sponsorship tier.
The council also discussed regional partnership benefits and asked staff to monitor the chamber’s financial sustainability should the city continue to provide large sponsorships.
