July 10, 2014

Proposal to create arts district pulled for now

British tourist Roger Mann, of Bath, England, shares a seat and admires the sculptures in Loveland’s famed sculpture garden. Just weeks before the community hosts its international sculpture festival in August, a group of activists has opted not to ask voters to create a special taxing district to support the arts. Jonathan Castner/For BizWest
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LOVELAND – A ballot item asking voters to approve a new taxing district benefiting arts and science groups in Larimer County will not appear on the 2014 ballot because of a lack of public support.

The creation of a Scientific and Cultural Facilities District was planned for the 2014 ballot, but a short supply of support from interested communities in Fort Collins and Loveland has put the plan on hold for the foreseeable future.

“It’s languishing at the moment,” said Susan Ison, director of cultural facilities for the city of Loveland. Ison was the city staff member in charge of working on…

Molly Armbrister
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