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Council rejects full Opera House request, smaller funding proposals fail on roll calls
Summary
The Old Opera House Players sought $20,000 for programming and expansion; council first voted to deny the $20,000 request and later considered smaller funding amounts, but subsequent roll-call motions to fund the group failed.
John Pullman, president of the Old Opera House Players, asked the council to continue funding the community theater at the same level as 2026 to support youth and adult programming. He reported about 700 attendees across three youth shows and outlined plans to expand footprint and youth offerings.
Council members debated the request, with several voting to deny the $20,000 ask. Subsequent motions to fund $10,000 and $15,000 were proposed but failed on roll-call votes. The council’s actions left the Opera House Players without the requested city support for the coming budget cycle; Pullman thanked the council for prior support and said the organization will continue pursuing backing from local businesses and volunteers.
