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Committee hears business opposition to vacant-storefront registry, item closed
Summary
The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee discussed a proposed vacant storefront registry but, after staff outlined administrative costs and BID representatives voiced opposition, the committee closed the discussion with an unfavorable administrative recommendation.
The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee on March 26 discussed a proposed vacant-storefront registry intended to track and encourage reuse of empty commercial spaces. The administration told the committee the program would require ongoing staff time and a registration fee to fund its operations.
Heather Schon, the city’s IT director for economic development, summarized prior outreach and cross-city research…
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