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La Verne OKs $25,000 for Route 66 centennial and America250 banner program
Summary
The La Verne City Council approved a $25,000 appropriation from its public art fund to support Route 66 centennial and America250 programming, including a community banner contest, a Route 66 passport for local businesses and youth and photo contests. Council voted 5-0.
Andrea Blockinger, the meeting presenter, told the City Council the city plans to mark the Route 66 centennial and the national America250 celebrations with a mix of signs, business engagement and contests.
“We're looking to appropriate $25,000 from our public art fund to cover the cost of that program,” Blockinger said, describing a banner contest with separate categories for youth, community and…
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