Related: Batboy Saves San Francisco
"‘Batkid’ capers cost San Francisco $105,000" AP, November 21, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO — The city of San Francisco spent $105,000 in public funds to honor a 5-year-old boy with leukemia who captivated the nation with his exploits as ‘‘Batkid,’’ and it hopes to recoup the money through donations, the mayor’s spokeswoman said Wednesday.
Most of the money went toward renting a sound system, video screens, and other equipment at the last minute to accommodate the surprisingly large crowds that gathered outside City Hall to watch caped crusader Miles Scott receive a chocolate key to the city, said Christine Falvey, communications director for Mayor Ed Lee.
Miles, who lives in Northern California, was able to fulfill his wish to be his favorite superhero last week when the Make-A-Wish Foundation arranged to have him driven about San Francisco in a Lamborghini Batmobile as he handled make-believe capers.
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Also see: San Francisco makes a dream come true for Batkid
Look, I don't want to ruin some kid's dream or wish, but is that the nest use of public funds in an austerity-strapped nation?
