A resident expressed concern about new fees being introduced for public events like Fiesta, stating that it makes it harder for lower-income individuals to participate.
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Stable — consistent level of discussion. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 3 the 60 before, 2 the 90 before that.
This concerns the financial accessibility of public events for residents.
The city may benefit from increased revenue, but residents with lower incomes may be excluded.
Lower-income residents who may be unable to afford to attend public events.
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