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Committee recommends $10,000 town funding for Diwali celebration at Zielinski Park
Summary
A Tiburon Town committee voted to recommend the town allocate $10,000, with an additional $1,000 from the Belvedere Foundation, to fund a 2026 Diwali celebration at Zielinski Park; the proposal includes vendors, cultural entertainment and family activities.
A Tiburon Town committee voted to recommend that the town allocate $10,000 to fund a 2026 Diwali celebration at Zielinski Park, with an additional $1,000 pledged from the Belvedere Foundation to cover event costs.
Lena (presenter) told the committee the event is intended to be an inclusive, family-friendly afternoon featuring a mix of food vendors, some free refreshments, live cultural entertainment and hands-on activities for children. "I think it's actually fine for us to go for the standard 10,000, for our event plus the 1,000 we'll get from the Belvedere Foundation," Lena said, describing the budget as sufficient to cover tables, chairs and entertainment. Council members thanked the presenter for taking the lead on the event and asked a few logistical questions, including whether portable restrooms are typically rented for events at Zielinski Park; staff said they would follow up offline to confirm.
The committee approved the recommendation by voice vote and will forward it to the town council for final action. The recommendation does not include a recorded roll‑call tally in the committee minutes; the meeting facilitator noted the vote was taken by voice. Next steps include staff confirming event logistics and returning any additional details requested by the council.
