Sample Letter to Your County Councilmember
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Dear Councilmember [LAST NAME HERE],
Thank you for your past support of funding for the arts and humanities in the Montgomery County Operating Budget, and for supporting creative placemaking through the Public Arts Trust CIP budget. I know that many difficult decisions will be made during this budget season, and I appreciate your thoughtfulness and consideration on the behalf of Montgomery County's cultural community.
We are grateful that the County Executive has proposed flat funding for the arts and humanities. However, I hope that you will consider restoring full support of the arts and humanities budget in the future. The cultural community is on Team Montgomery, and scores “home runs” for the County by hitting four bases: economic development, social service, 21st century workforce and quality of life.
Creativity Fuels the Economy: The cultural community gives back to the local economy through expenditures on everything from paper clips and cans of paint to employee compensation and contracts for services. This spending in turn creates household income, generates revenue and supports local jobs – 3,348 of them.
Creativity Fills in Social Service Gaps for the County's Neediest Citizens: Arts and humanities programs address the needs of adults with disabilities, senior citizens, children and youth who are risk for academic failure and gang violence, and help juvenile offenders in detention and correction settings develop the cognitive, linguistic, social, and civic skills necessary to succeed in life.
Creativity Fosters the 21st Century Workforce: According to a 2010 IBM study, today's CEOs value creativity over integrity and global thinking. An arts-infused education not only enhances academic achievement, but also helps children develop critical thinking skills, innovation, self-discipline and teamwork—all key ingredients in future workplace success.
Creativity Enhances the County’s Quality of Life: From galleries and heritage sites to social dance, public art and world-class performances, residents can enjoy a variety of cultural experiences, making Montgomery County an attractive place for both residents and big business.
The cultural community is agile, lean and efficient, and we’re ready to play ball. Wave us in and let’s score home runs together: approve the County Executive’s recommendation for flat funding for the arts and humanities!
Thanks again for your support and for investing in Montgomery!
Sincerely,
[YOUR NAME HERE]
[YOUR ORGANIZATION] (if applicable)
801 Ellsworth Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20910
T: 301-565-3805 | F: 301-565-3809
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