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A divided Arlington City Council votes to reduce SkyFest grant by half

After months of debate over lodging tax funds, the council voted 4-3 to award the popular aviation event $20,000.

 

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The “Glow” hot air balloon performance during Arlington SkyFest 2022, a year the event received over $30,000 of lodging tax money. Members of the city council want to reduce next year’s SkyFest lodging tax grant from $39,960 to $20,000.

Division within Arlington City Council over funding for popular SkyFest air show

The disagreement with a lodging tax committee spans multiple meetings, and a recommended $40,000 may be reduced by half.

 

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