Tomorrow, LA leadership will consider the city's 2020-2021 budget. The current proposal includes changes to the main source of funding for the Department of Cultural Affairs and could severely impact support for our creative communities.
We need your help to make sure our leaders understand the importance of a fully funded Department of Cultural Affairs.
Tomorrow, LA leadership will consider the city's 2020-2021 budget. The current proposal includes changes to the main source of funding for the Department of Cultural Affairs and could severely impact support for our creative communities.
TAKE ACTION!
1. SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT. Tell your story about how DCA investment in the arts has impacted your community. Be sure to include a clear ask: City Council must not make changes to the Transient Occupancy Tax that will adversely impact arts and culture funding in Los Angeles. Please eliminate the recommendations in Exhibit H.
Submit your written comment here. Written comment will be accepted until 10:00am tomorrow, Wednesday, May 19.
2. CONTACT YOUR COUNCIL MEMBER ON SOCIAL MEDIA. Feel free to use the sample post below - be sure to tag your City Council Member!
SAMPLE POST: A fully funded DCA is vital to the artists, cultural services, and programs for families + youth that ensure our city’s reputation as the creative capital of the world. ELIMINATE THE RECOMMENDATIONS IN EXHIBIT H TO PROECT ARTS + CULTURE IN LA!
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