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City leaders are furious to find out that millions in developer fees were sitting right there in 2023 and 2024, enough to buy the El Campanil Theatre, but staff never put it on the agenda for a vote.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 2 mentions in the last 30 days.
Millions of dollars in existing developer fees could have been utilized for the theatre acquisition without needing new taxes.
No specific groups or individuals directly benefit from this administrative oversight.
Antioch residents and local arts supporters lose out on a major community cultural hub because of a breakdown in communication.
Residents almost filled the seats in the Council Chambers during last Tuesday’s Antioch City Council meeting with 18 of them speaking about the sale of the El Campanil Theatre. Sources: (left) Video screenshot....
Screenshot of El Campanil Theatre building listing on realty.com 9/2/26. But wasn’t placed on council meeting agenda for discussion and vote Council voted unanimously both times to just receive and file annual ...
Rick Carreher in a 2021 photo the year he stepped down as executive director of the theatre. Photos courtesy of El Campanil Theatre Preservation Foundation And for City to be ready to step in September 10, 202...
Photo source: El Campanil Theatre Carraher says he worked to fulfill 2001 Board vote and 2003 commitment to City Council Yet, all but two on city council, staff, and other theater board and staff in 2022 or 202...
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