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High Point Area Arts Council and United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro Support the Quarter-Cent Sales Tax Bond Referendum
Arts Councils demonstrate leadership role for non-profit arts industry

Guilford County, NC - April 23, 2008 - Board members of both the High Point Area Arts Council and the United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro unanimously voted to support the quarter-cent sales tax which goes before voters on the May 6 bond referendum. While the proposed sales tax does not guarantee county funding for the arts, it enhances the chance that county commissioners will support the joint Arts Councils' request for $345,000 in the 2008-2009 Guilford County Budget.

Both Arts Councils agree that taking a leadership role in the arts industry requires securing sustained revenue for the arts, examining alternative revenue sources and developing stronger partnerships with public governing bodies. As a partner with Guilford County, the arts industry can take an important step to help address the county's need for additional sources of revenue.

Facts You Should Know About the Quarter-Cent Sales Tax

1/4 cent was already being collected until last summer
1/4 cent replaces what the state is taking away for the "Medicaid Swap"
1/4 cent will not be charged on groceries or gas
1/4 cent is 25 cents on a $100 purchase
1/4 cent will generate approximately $16 million per year
1/4 cent will help to offset financing of the bonds and property tax increase
30-40% of the 1/4 cent tax collected will be paid by non-residents...$5-6 million from those who use our infrastructure but do not pay property taxes to Guilford County

The High Point Area Arts Council's mission is to work continually to enhance the lives of all citizens of our community ensuring the availability of a broad range of cultural and artistic activities and encouraging full community participation in them.

The mission of the United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro

is to inspire growth of creative expression in our community by providing strategic and financial leadership to arts organizations, artists and educators that enhances quality of life and cultivates economic vitality and educational engagement with the Arts.

Investing In Our

Creative Community

High Point Area Arts Council

Debbie Lumpkins

Executive Director

United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro

Jeanie Duncan

President & CEO

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