Campbell River council has approved a permissive tax exemption for the Campbell River Art Gallery, which will be funded from the Council Contingency fund.

Last fall, Council decided to remove the gallery’s tax exemption to allow time for discussions to take place, and solutions to be identified that could enhance communications, improve downtown safety, and help keep the Centennial Building, where the art gallery is located, clean and welcoming for residents and visitors.

At the time, Council acknowledged a commitment to working together to find a productive path forward and potentially funding their 2024 property taxes.

The City’s Permissive Tax Exemption Program assists many local organizations with the ongoing operation of community arts, culture, recreation, social, emergency, and places of public worship, and programs that greatly enhance the quality of life in the community.

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