Helen-Marie "Cookie" Gordon

April 2027 Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month Planning

Minimal administrative costs associated with mayoral proclamations.

Community Cleanups and Tool Trailer Scheduling

Improves operational efficiency through automated volunteer coordination software.

Investigation of Missing Municipal Artwork in Storage

Hundreds of thousands of dollars in public art assets are currently unaccounted for.

Meeting Cancellation Due to Quorum Shortage

Asphalt Art Project Implementation

The project seeks $134,500 in Measure P funding.

McCune Collection Programming and Art Walk Schedule

No additional funding requested for the approved status quo budget.

Work Plan Implementation & Future Arts Programming

Measure P funding request of $134,500 pending before the Measure P commission.

Measure P Youth and Recreation Grant Rejection

$300,000 from Measure P funds allocated to GVRD.

Japanese Garden Restoration and Security Funding

Up to $10,000 approved by the City Council for garden lighting and security.

Clean California Grant and Community Beautification Projects

Requires staff coordination and minor supply costs for tool trailers.

Wilson Avenue Median Beautification Project

Project funded by $3,500 in community donations and art auctions, with in-kind city labor and resources.

Blue Rock Springs Golf Course Concept Plan

Aims to eliminate city general fund subsidies for the golf course and generate revenue sharing for the city.

Community Outreach and Special Events Tabling

Minimal impact for promotional materials and event sign-ups.

FY 2026-27 Arts Commission Work Plan and Budget

Requesting $200,000 for a community re-granting program in the upcoming fiscal year budget.

Sister City Room Maintenance and Furnishings

City funding for furniture was previously denied, leaving repairs to association fundraising.