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Residents, artists push $3 million arts investment as San Bernardino reviews FY 2026–27 budget
Summary
Artists, organizers and residents urged the San Bernardino City Council to allocate $3 million annually for arts programming and a cultural corridor; staff outlined the proposed FY 2026–27 budget, noting reserves, revenue pressures and about $50M in deferred capital projects.
Public commenters and arts leaders urged the San Bernardino City Council on May 16 to include dedicated funding for arts and a cultural corridor as part of the proposed FY 2026–27 budget.
Michael Segura, who identified himself as executive director of a local cultural organization, told the council, “Lo que estoy pidiendo por 3000000 de dólares anuales para las artes,” and said the investment would support public art, grant programs and planning for a corridor to attract state funding.
Why it matters: Advocates argued that arts investment can spur economic activity downtown, help retain residents and make the city more competitive for state grants. Speakers said a formal corridor or district designation would unlock additional…
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