LETTER TO THE EDITOR: When will the arts get their fair share?

I see in the news that the City of Steinbach is once again considering spending money on another sports facility. The Eastman Raiders have asked for money for lighting for their field. A good idea and probably overdue. However, the arts community has been asking for help for many years and have been ignored. The city and surrounding region are in need of a proper concert hall, not just random churches, and a proper theater space, not just one in a school. The city has spent millions on building sports facilities but next to nothing on facilities for the arts. When will the arts get their fair share?