Festival Hall contract

An event organizer says eliminating the Civic Center Committee stripped festivals of their voice and vendors are fleeing amid contract uncertainty.

Defends Patrick's revival of Festival Hall and criticizes the city for letting the contract lapse and for 'doom and gloom' at the emergency meeting.

Says the proposed two-year contract is unworkable: demands striking the sign ordinance language, utility cost contingency protection, and relief from absorbing all losses — they won't sign until fixed.

Defends her husband's work ethic and says the city never negotiated after his June 2025 proposal, instead scouring staff emails for dirt; urges the city not to let the partnership end.