A Cleveland area task force recommends creating a public entity to raise between $25 million and $35 million for the arts annually through a combination of new taxes and redirected spending of existing tax revenue. “The idea of taxes for the arts is viewed with both enthusiasm and skepticism by local leaders. Public funding is ‘more than just a stamp of approval. It shows that the community supports this as an integral part of the important activities of the community. It’s what makes life good and worth living.'” – The Plain Dealer (Cleveland)