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> Why should my tax dollars pay for your special interest group to have free meetups?

Because they'll also pay for your special interest group meetup. If you don't have a special interest group, a low friction meeting place available makes you more likely to start one. Public space allows for a municipality to build a community.




Alternative take. I pay every month for a meeting space I cannot use because it has long term commitments when I need to have an annual meeting.




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