And here's Fattah's arts plan.
He'd re-establish the Office of Arts and Culture and has committed to increase the city's annual arts and culture spending by 25 percent, in addition to fully meeting Philadelphia's commitment to funding the Art Museum.
"This additional spending will go to growing the Philadelphia Cultural Fund, expanding arts in the neighborhoods of the city and providing additional resources for commercial non-profits that offer good-paying jobs in the arts," the plan says.
Other points in the plan:
*He'd create a 5% wage and sales tax credit, modeled on similar legislation in New York City, to attract a larger share of film and television work to Philadelphia.
*He would expand arts education by fostering relationships among artists and schools and among schools and arts organizations -- and by creating a city-wide school art competition.
*He'd ensure the Barnes moves to Philly.
*He'd fully fund the Art Museum's operating costs.
*He'd support the R&B Foundation to promote the Sound of Philadelphia attractions at Broad and South streets.
*He'd expand the Mural Arts Program.
*He'd "consider all proposals for the future of the Boyd Theater, with the hope of restoring and preserving the classic theater."
*(And one close to my heart) "Chaka Fattah will push for a more pedestrian-friendly vision of the Parkway." That, he should do.
Comments (3)
hello
Posted by Anonymous | March 12, 2007 5:32 PM
Well, hello to you, too!
Posted by Wendy | March 12, 2007 5:48 PM
I haven't decided who would make the best mayor, but I can admit one thing, Fattah is officially off my list.
Why would this guy, who normally gives the appearance of being intellegent, responsible and effective, be a Mumia backer with too many facts on the table proving his guilt? I can't take him seriously if he can't see clearly in this direct case.
Posted by Dan C. | March 13, 2007 8:57 AM