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Further scrutiny was placed on the infrastructure of the Center. The exterior columns, which were originally intended to be covered with marble or granite, had only been painted, lacking the grandeur expected of such an iconic location. This neglect and failure to modernize were viewed as a waste of resources that could be better allocated for improvements.
Union Issues and Costs
As the meeting unfolded, it was revealed that even minor events at the Kennedy Center are hampered by high costs associated with union structures. For example, the cost for musician Lee Greenwood to perform at this board meeting was quoted at an overwhelming $30,000, a figure that some deem exorbitant for a ceremony aimed at improving internal morale and engagement.