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Local business owner urges council to act on downtown parking, rents and homelessness; resident raises trafficking and addiction concerns

2251260 · January 21, 2025
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Summary

During the public comment period a downtown business owner asked council for a liaison, rent protections and parking relief to boost foot traffic; another resident warned of human and drug trafficking and broader addiction and homelessness concerns.

Three residents addressed the council during public comment on Jan. 21, focusing on downtown business challenges and wider public-safety and social concerns.

Longtime resident and business owner Leslie Cortez urged the council to outline plans for the downtown business district, asking specifically about grants for small businesses,…

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