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Opa-locka creates small-business grant pilot, excludes CRA area by amendment
City Commission of the City of Opa-locka, Florida · January 15, 2026
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Summary
The commission approved a citywide small-business grant pilot aimed at businesses outside the CRA boundary and authorized an RFP and 60-day report back; the amendment limiting eligibility passed unanimously and the measure passed 5–0.
The Opa-locka City Commission voted unanimously on Jan. 14 to establish a small-business grant pilot to provide direct financial assistance and technical support to eligible businesses outside the city's CRA boundary.
Mayor Joe Taylor, sponsor of the measure, described the program as "to start a small business grant care program by the…
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