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No taxpayer bailout for Bankhead

"The Bankhead Theater in Livermore (operated by Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center) is in serious financial trouble. Most residents probably don't know that the county and city have already given tax dollars to LVPAC to keep the theater afloat. Fees from the Vasco dump also help support the theater.  

Supporters claim that the theater is responsible for the revitalization of downtown, bringing millions of dollars into the community. The assumption is that this money is generated when theatergoers shop and dine out. If that were true, when the theater is dark, downtown would be quiet. Anyone who drives on First Street knows this is not accurate.

Supporters also claim that the Bankhead is needed to provide educational opportunities for students. Venues including Livermore High and Las Positas could be used for programs such as Science on Saturday.

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LVPAC needs to devise a plan to solve their financial problems without depending on taxpayers. We are fortunate that LVPAC did not get to build a second multimillion dollar theater when they can't manage the finances of the first."

Linda Trame

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This is a copy of the letter I see in the newspaper about this Bankhead issues and I agrees with it and have posted it with the quote and the attributions to the person that write it.

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