LA MESA TO CONSIDER HELPING NON-CITY GROUPS FUND FIREWORKS & OTHER CAUSES TO BENEFIT AREA RESIDENTS

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June 21, 2009 (La Mesa) –On Tuesday, June 23, at 3 p.m. La Mesa’s City Council will hold a joint special meeting with the La Mesa Community Redevelopment Agency and La Mesa Public Financing Authority. Staff will present a recommendation urging Council to approve the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 budgets. Council will also consider a possible rule change regarding travel funds as well as a proposed resolution to fund outside organizations that sponsor events benefitting La Mesa residents. The City has received a request for $4,500 annually to help fund the Lake Murray Music Fest and Fireworks Show. This year, the show remains in jeopardy due to a shortage of community donations, Navajo Events organizers have told East County Magazine. In addition, San Diego East Visitors Bureau has requested $8,000 for fiscal year 2009-2010 and the East Council Economic Development Council has asked for $5,000 for each fiscal year. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers at 8130 Allison Avenue, La Mesa.


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Fireworks Funding for Lake Murray Event

We put our best foot forward for funding from the La Mesa City Council, even dropping the amount from $4,500 (10% of the budget, based on % of La Mesa residents attending) to $1,000. However, the City cited the economy and decreasing revenues when our request was declined. We appreciated their consideration of our submission. Anyone can still donate by visiting www.navajoevents.com. Thank you. John Pilch, Music Fest Chair

Lake Murray Fireworks

John - Thanks for the update. Cities are cash-strapped these days so this isn't too surprising, though I'm disappointed to see the fireworks show that I've loved since I was a kid still in jeopardy. A couple of years ago I went back as an adult, and was pleasantly suprised to find much more than just fireworks -- food, booths, music, plus activities for kids--like those glowing light sticks all the little ones were wearing.

I hope some readers who've long enjoyed this show will be able to pitch in and help save this East County tradition for our kids. Folks, be sure to see our article about a bake sale this Saturday to help raise money -- you can satisfy your sweet tooth AND save the firework!