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Mayor James Solomon turned the mic over to local artists at a town hall that doubled as a bold statement: arts and culture are non-negotiable. He signed an executive order slashing event fees early on, then stood firm against dipping into the Arts and Cultural Trust Fund—even amid a budget crisis—calling it vital to protect the city’s creative heartbeat. Artists voiced their struggle for affordable space amid rows of vacant storefronts, and while the mayor admitted giving land isn’t feasible, he pledged to help connect them with potential venues and partners. Noise rules and new taxes like income or vacancy levies were floated as possible tools to reshape the urban landscape for creators. This wasn’t a decision-making session—it was a listening one, designed to build bridges between city leaders and the soul of the community.

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