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Vernon Filley Art Museum seeks renewal of $5,000 County support and a $250 increase
Summary
Museum representatives asked Pratt County to renew its $5,000 annual membership contribution and consider a 5% ($250) increase, citing growth in programming and community engagement; commissioners expressed appreciation and voiced concern about potential state legislation limiting budgets.
Brittany Novotny and Emilie Steffen‑Smith presented on behalf of the Vernon Filley Art Museum and thanked the county for its annual $5,000 contribution. They "formally requested renewal of the County’s $5,000 annual membership contribution and consideration of a 5% increase of $250," saying programming and community engagement have grown.
Commissioners acknowledged the museum's contribution and community value. Some commissioners noted fiscal uncertainty tied to pending state legislation and raised general concerns about future budget flexibility; no formal vote on the request was recorded in the minutes.
