$350,000 Wisin July 4th performance contract
Summary
The city is paying reggaeton star Wisin up to $350,000 to headline Independence Day, with total event costs around $874,000. Critics said the money should fund summer lunches and pool hours instead; the council approved it 5-1 with about $200,000 in sponsorships confirmed and more in negotiation.
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Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $350,000 from the General Fund Special Events Budget, partly offset by sponsorships.
Residents attending a free, high-profile Independence Day concert expected to draw about 20,000 people.
Critics argue residents relying on parks services, summer lunches and pool access lose out on basic-needs funding.
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