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Local merchant says First Avenue construction has cut customers; city points to signage and CRA assistance
Summary
A 12‑year business owner told the commission construction on First Avenue has impeded access and strained finances; city staff said staging, new signage and CRA tenant‑subsidy programs are available to help.
Arturo Montillo, who identifies himself as the owner of Mattress and Furniture for Less on 1st Avenue, told the commission the ongoing street reconstruction has made his shop hard to find and has depressed sales to the point he lacks funds to pay rent this month. "The ongoing construction has been impact my business significantly... I don't have the money to pay my rent this month,"…
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