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Duarte Historical Society asks council for $750 and city help for Route 66 centennial open house
Summary
Liz Riley, president of the Duarte Historical Society and Museum, asked the council during public comment for $750 and in‑kind help — printing, flyers and promotion — to host a Route 66 centennial open house on July 19; council members indicated they could consider cosponsorship and use of city media channels and logo.
Liz Riley, president of the Duarte Historical Society and Museum, asked the Duarte City Council during Tuesday's budget workshop for financial and promotional support to mark the 100th anniversary of Route 66.
"My name is Liz Riley, and I'm president of the, Duarte Historical Society and Museum," Riley told the council. She said last time the society's dedication drew more than 200 people and that this year’s July 19 open house would be a large community event. "So I'm asking for financial as well as assistance," she said, and specified a requested amount of $750.
Council members and staff asked questions about the form of assistance. Staff and a council member suggested cosponsorship could allow the museum to use the city's logo and social‑media channels; Peterson said staff would consider in‑kind support such as printing and use of the city's media board. No formal vote occurred; staff recorded the request and said it would be included in the materials the council will consider when finalizing the budget and community event support.
Riley said the museum has hosted similar events and expects a large local turnout; she offered to provide logistics and to follow up with staff on promotional details. The council did not make a decision at the workshop; staff will follow up and include the request in the budget process.
