"We all benefit from a higher quality of life thanks to the impact our local arts & cultural organizations have on our community."

So are they helping to fill potholes, fund schools, lower water/sewer rates or stop the meth epidemic? I think it is self-demonstrative.

As an example, when Mr Adams decides to guarantee a $35M loan for the Armory Theater who then charges upwards of $100/ticket to see some re-hash of tired theater, explain to me again how this is helping our community?