Mayor Says Private Organizations Charging Admission Should Not Rely on Public Funds
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is signaling a new approach to how City Hall spends taxpayer dollars, arguing that private organizations and ticketed events should not receive public subsidies while city leaders debate budget cuts and potential revenue increases.
During a recent City Council budget discussion, Mayor Jones openly challenged long-standing city funding for organizations that charge admission fees, saying residents should not be asked to subsidize services and attractions they are already paying to attend.
“It’s hard to commit here to supporting a property tax increase,” Mayor Jones said, “when we have no idea about the actual operational impact on the community.”…