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San Francisco's Lavish APEC Summit Party
San Francisco's extravagant celebration for President Biden during the APEC summit cost nearly $8 million, featuring a performance by Gwen Stefani and a grand fireworks display. Funded by a nonprofit backed by private donations, the city showcased its hospitality to global leaders and the Democratic elite, amid criticisms of overspending.
- The event's cost breakdown included $1.1 million for Stefani's performance and significant expenditures on production, labor, venue rental, and entertainment.
- Critics argue the funds could have supported other initiatives, such as affordable housing, highlighting the tension between grand diplomatic gestures and local needs.
https://sfstandard.com/2023/12/22/gwen-stefani-cost-san-francisco-million-biden-apec-party/
San Francisco's extravagant celebration for President Biden during the APEC summit cost nearly $8 million, featuring a performance by Gwen Stefani and a grand fireworks display. Funded by a nonprofit backed by private donations, the city showcased its hospitality to global leaders and the Democratic elite, amid criticisms of overspending.
- The event's cost breakdown included $1.1 million for Stefani's performance and significant expenditures on production, labor, venue rental, and entertainment.
- Critics argue the funds could have supported other initiatives, such as affordable housing, highlighting the tension between grand diplomatic gestures and local needs.
https://sfstandard.com/2023/12/22/gwen-stefani-cost-san-francisco-million-biden-apec-party/