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Council restores arts regrant funding in draft budget; local arts leaders thank council
Summary
City staff noted the mayor reinstated $159,135 for the arts regrant program in the proposed 2027 budget; several public commenters and council members described the program's community reach and urged continued support.
City staff told council that the only dollar change to the mayor's draft since the July presentation was reinstating arts regrant funding at $159,135. The budget presenter said that figure is the single total dollar change included in the current draft.
Community members who spoke during public comment thanked council for restoring the funding and pointed to the program's outreach. Kimberly Fornes Wilson described the art program's regional draw and its work with other organizations, saying the gallery and outreach serve "3,300 individuals every year." Council members acknowledged the reinstatement and said the committee process and membership will be brought back for review in the fall.
