Jared Polis actually said...

As a result of my life experiences and background, I am a strong supporter of the arts and have been a longtime advocate of arts education.

The multiplier effect of arts spending is impressive: every dollar in cultural spending returns nine in federal income taxes.

In my district, we have 2,670 arts-related businesses that employ 8,292 people.

These businesses stimulate innovation and play a critical role in building and sustaining our economy.