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Editorial: City needs better funding plan

  • The Dalles Chronicle
  • Updated

It appears the City of The Dalles is picking winners and losers in its underwriting of events with a methodology that is just plain baffling. A prime example of this inconsistency played out on Monday, July 25, when concert promoters Nolan Hare and Randy Haines reported the loss of almost $5,000 of city money that had been invested in a July 3 show.

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City unfazed by show loss

  • Jesse Burkhardt
  • Updated

Despite the loss of nearly $5,000 on the first of three summer concerts, The Dalles City Council and promoters remain optimistic about the program to provide visitors and residents with entertainment in a social setting.

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City invests $96,500 into concert series

  • RaeLynn Ricarte
  • Updated

The Dalles City Council is putting $96,500 into a summer concert series organized by musician Nolan Hare and concert promoter Randy Haines, who expect the city to be repaid by ticket sales.