Schundler Announces Arts Agenda for New Jersey

Bret2001 ^ | Sept9,2001 | Calebcar

[calebcar]

Agenda for New Jersey Pledges to increase funding for arts programming and historic preservation during his visit to Count Basie Theater in Red Bank (Red Bank, September 7)- Republican gubernatorial candidate Bret Schundler continued his bus tour through New Jersey today, stopping in the bustling downtown section of Red Bank, the hometown of legendary jazz pianist Count Basie, to announce his plan to increase state support for arts and cultural programming. “In Jersey City, much like Red Bank, one of the keys to our success in improving the quality of life for our residents was promoting a vibrant arts and cultural scene. Art, music and other cultural venues primarily serve as food for the soul, but they also are a great way to promote business investment in struggling downtown urban centers. Red Bank used to be depressed, now it’s bustling and prosperous. Developing a thriving arts scene here was a key component in revitalizing Red Bank. We need to look for ways to replicate its success, particularly in South Jersey” Schundler said. click here for more>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[calebcar]

Perfect follow up to Arena Victory. Subtext:Well spend tax money for redistricting for arts, ethnic festivals, museums. We wont spend it on construction projects and sky boxes for political contributors.

[Lessismore]

Red Bank used to be depressed, now it’s bustling and prosperous. Developing a thriving arts scene here was a key component in revitalizing Red Bank.

I don't think that the Count Basie Theater had much to do with the revitalization of Red Bank. In fact, it is in some trouble, with board resignations and deficits.

Bret's call for doubling arts spending in the state doesn't make sense.

[independentmind]

Maybe not from a fiscal point of view. I have a feeling his comments were made with an eye on the vote in decaying urban areas (of which NJ has many.)