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Regional arts funder Bravo warns local programs could lose access if hotel-motel tax shrinks
Summary
A Bravo representative told the council that nearly all Bravo revenue comes from hotel-motel taxes and that changes to contributions or eligibility could force cuts to programs and higher ticket prices. She said the organization is considering eligibility and funding-pathway changes and urged dialogue with member cities.
Clive — A representative of Bravo Greater Des Moines presented to the Clive City Council on April 24, outlining Bravos regional role, funding model and potential consequences if local hotel-motel tax revenues decline or municipal contribution formulas change.
The presenter described Bravo as a 20-year-old regional agency supported almost entirely by hotel-motel taxes. "Hotel Motel Tax makes up 95% of Bravo's annual revenue," the presenter told the council, and the organization does not broadly fundraise…
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