Wednesday, March 11, 2009

AB700

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world.
Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
~ Margaret Mead
California Arts Advocates sponsors AB 700
The Creative Industries Revitalization Act
Introduced by Assembly Member Paul Krekorian
Assistant Majority Leader and
Chair, Select Committee on the Preservation of California's Entertainment Industry

Dear Windy,
What will AB 700 do? INVEST IN THE ARTS AND CALIFORNIA'S COMMUNITIES
  • Establishes the Creative Industries & Community Revitalization Fund (CICRF)
  • Transfers 20% of sales tax collected on specific arts-related lines of business, identified by two Board of Equalization (BOE) categories to the CICRF
  • Authorizes local assistance program grants for organizational support
  • Encourages joint partnerships between applicants
  • Provides oversight by the state Legislature
  • The California Arts Council administers grants program and allocates funds from the CICRF. (The BOE predicts AB 700 will generate $30+ million annually.)
What can you do? TAKE ACTION!

Make sure your organization is recognized in the upcoming Assembly committee analysis.

Fax your support letter to Assembly Member Krekorian at (916) 319-2143.
Send copies to CAA (916) 979-1116 and Kathy Lynch (916) 443-7353.


Help us to build on the momentum of the arts victory in our nation's Capitol by contributing to California's statewide advocacy efforts for success in the state Capitol. There is not a moment to lose. You will ensure that the arts voice stays strong and is heard loud and clear by California's elected officials and policy makers when you join CAA as a TAKE ACTION member today for only $10. Go to CAA Website now and join! BECOME A CAA MEMBER TODAY AND HELP US REACH OUR $10,000 GOAL

Keep the arts at the forefront of public policy. Join CAA online at www.CaliforniaArtsAdvocates.org

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