Kennedy Center board votes to close Washington facility for renovations
The Kennedy Center board voted Tuesday to immediately close its performing arts building in Washington for safety and financial reasons.
Board decision on closure
Trump-appointed leaders of the institution agreed to shut down the riverside landmark indefinitely. A notice filed Monday with US district court officials stated that structural emergencies now require this action. The draft resolution describes the main building as unsafe for continued occupancy.
Legal dispute over safety
Representative Joyce Beatty disputes the characterization of the site as dangerous. Her legal team argues that the consultants cited by the board expressly disclaimed such an opinion. Lawyers for the center filed dueling documents regarding the ongoing lawsuit over branding.
Renovation timeline and funds
President Trump stated that reconstruction cannot begin until a specific court ruling on his name is resolved. He noted that seventeen million dollars raised by him has been placed in the center account. Government lawyers plan to file an expedited appeal regarding the matter.
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