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Porterville downtown committee opens with focus on safety, business-friendly rules and monthly meetings
Summary
At its inaugural meeting the Porterville Downtown Committee set a monthly meeting schedule and outlined priorities including public safety, streamlined sign rules, accessibility and business outreach; members also raised concerns about parking, grant application requirements and out-of-town property owners.
PORTERVILLE — The newly formed Porterville Downtown Committee opened its work with a broad vision to restore the city’s downtown identity, a push for public-safety measures and a decision to meet monthly.
Chairman Ed McKervey framed the committee’s purpose at the meeting, saying, “People die from the lack of vision. So we need to have a vision.” He told the group the city council expects downtown to be central to Porterville’s identity and that the committee should pursue practical steps to encourage business activity while addressing safety and cleanliness.
McKervey said the council — and he as chair — want the downtown agenda to include public-safety improvements, streamlined business rules and heritage and events programming that highlight Porterville’s history. “I believe that the identity of our city is completely reflected in our…
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