CO-SPONSORSHIP OF ONE ARCHIVES CIRCA: LGBTQ+ HISTORIES FESTIVAL [C. BYERS, J. HEILMAN, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]
Staff Direction • 2025-08-04 • Item F.4 • Tracking ID DIR-2025-E222DA
Tracking ID: DIR-2025-E222DA
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Plain language summary
Using city funds, this proposal would cost residents approximately $30,000 to co-sponsor the Circa: LGBTQ+ Histories Festival in October 2025. This event aims to celebrate and educate about LGBTQ+ histories, enhancing cultural engagement and community pride in West Hollywood. Residents can expect increased cultural activities and potential boosts to local businesses due to increased foot traffic during the festival.
What this means to you
For West Hollywood residents, this co-sponsorship means a month-long series of events celebrating LGBTQ+ histories will take place in October 2025. This could lead to increased cultural activities and events in the city, providing opportunities for community engagement and education. Local businesses might see increased patronage due to the influx of visitors attending the festival events.
Fiscal impact
The event will cost $30,000 from city funds.