O’Brien’s wish list excludes arts

By DEREK PUDDICOMBE | Ottawa Sun

O’Brien said he will be supporting all of city staff’s proposed $33 million in cuts and fee hikes to keep the property tax hike to 4.8%. The staff plan includes cutting millions of dollars for city festivals and other arts, culture and heritage programs, as well as increasing user fees for arena and pool rentals, and many other services.

“The arts is something I feel comfortable cutting,” O’Brien said.

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