Tommy Farrell told Pueblo County commissioners May 8 that the Pueblo Symphony Association requested $1,000 to support its Symphony for Kids music‑education concerts, which provide 10 free programs for students through partnerships with local school districts and Colorado State University–Pueblo.

Farrell said the association already received a $2,500 county sponsorship last year for a July 4 concert and that the Symphony for Kids program operates free for participating students. He said the Symphony plans to return with a separate July 4 funding request.

Commissioners said they supported the $1,000 allocation for the education concerts. Commissioner Miles Lucero said he was comfortable with the $1,000 given the program’s youth focus; Commissioner Paula McPheeters also voiced support and asked staff to account for a potential future July 4 request when allocating funds.

Action status: The transcript contains expressions of support but does not record a formal motion or a roll‑call vote on the $1,000 request. No formal outcome or appropriation appears in the record provided.

Why it matters: The Symphony for Kids program is free to students and uses school and university partnerships to provide in‑school or assembly‑style concerts. Small grants from local government are a common funding source for arts education in the county.

Next steps: The presenter said program materials and sponsor information are in the commissioners’ packet; the symphony’s representative indicated they may seek additional county support for the July 4 concert in the near future.