Sedro-Woolley City Council votes 4-2 to shut down Arts Commission for six months
By
Sophia Gates
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Summary
Sedro-Woolley's City Council voted 4-2 to shut down the Arts Commission for at least six months, despite protests from members. The volunteer body, which advises the city on artistic matters and has no budget, became a center of controversy after the proposal sparked accusations that officials want to consolidate power. The decision was made at a May 27 council meeting, with newly appointed Mayor JoEllen Kesti involved in the proceedings.
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A proposal to close down the commission, which has no budget, sparked suggestions that officials want 'to consolidate the power' and are following 'a trend set by our national government' at a public meeting.
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