Durham Cultural Roadmap Adoption

Urged commissioners to approve the cultural roadmap budget to support local artists and creative infrastructure.

Expressed support for the cultural roadmap on behalf of the Durham Arts Council, highlighting cross-sector collaborations.

Supported the roadmap on behalf of the Museum of Life and Science, emphasizing the connection between art, science, and community well-being.

Spoke as chair of the Durham Cultural Advisory Board, thanking staff and urging approval of the roadmap.

Expressed support for arts funding while questioning whether the proposed budget fully reflects the true economic scale of Durham's arts sector.

Thanked the commission and staff for long-term vision in recognizing arts and culture as essential community infrastructure.