WEST PALM BEACH – District 4 County Commissioner Steven Abrams led recent opposition to a $24,975 allocation to fund the Sweet Corn Fiesta during a recent meeting of the Board of County Commissioners.
“While I am a strong supporter of the agricultural industry in Palm Beach County, these are the tough decisions that the Board has to make in order to deal with the upcoming $100 million deficit without raising taxes,” Abrams said.
“The County Commission has already eliminated its own district funding for similar festivals,” Abrams added.
The Board agreed to eliminate the allocation from next year’s budget.
The 2010 Palm Beach County Sweet Corn Fiesta will be held on April 25. According to its website, it features a corn-eating contest, corn shucking and rides for the kids.