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Arts funding / cultural affairs manager

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Last discussed May 19, 2026.

Public comments (4)

SupportiveKaren KitchelMay 19, 2026

Chair of the Arts and Culture Commission pushed back on dais comments and supported increased arts funding and a cultural affairs director.

City Council Meeting - May 19, 2026 · 3:07:54 →
SupportiveKirby WardMay 19, 2026

Representing New Art City Theater and the Ventura Arts Alliance, cited $2.3 million in annual event spending and asked the council to deepen its arts commitment.

City Council Meeting - May 19, 2026 · 3:11:05 →
SupportiveBeverly WardMay 19, 2026

Also with the Ventura Arts Alliance, noted the arts ask is less than a quarter percent of the operating budget.

City Council Meeting - May 19, 2026 · 3:13:48 →
SupportiveHales KingMay 19, 2026

Supported the cultural affairs manager, citing grant successes like the VibeWell grant, and suggested exploring a vacancy tax.

City Council Meeting - May 19, 2026 · 59:34 →