A penny for your thoughts: How SCFD Tier I institutions use their funding
On September 15, 2025, Westword published a report written by culture editor Kristen Fiore on the operation of the SCFD. The introduction describes the financial crisis that initiated the effort of civic and cultural leaders to develop a funding mechanism. It was approved by the Colorado legislature and then the voters in a 1988 vote by 75 percent.
The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District has become a national model and has been renewed by the voters three times over the last 35 years. Fiore points out that:
While arts advocates occasionally complain about how SCFD funds are distributed, there’s no denying how the tax has enriched the overall cultural scene over the decades.
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A Penny for Your Thoughts: How SCFD Tier I Institutions Use Their Funding
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