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Revitalize Our Local Downtown
In my many years living in Azusa, I have seen new businesses open and fail. The business community tells me that opening a new business in Azusa is lengthy and costly. This costly process depletes cash reserves, making sustaining a business during its first year difficult. Azusa is not competitive with our neighboring cities and is losing businesses and tax revenue to other cities. We have been waiting for over ten years for a Farmer's Market!
I propose this:
- I aim to reinvigorate the heart of our city with vibrant public spaces and local business growth. Enhancing infrastructure and supporting small businesses will create a dynamic downtown that boosts our economy and community spirit.
- Provide a long-term plan and resources to create multiple business districts to attract medical industries, high-tech centers, and food and entertainment areas.
- Create a commission or partnership with our colleges, universities, and businesses to create training programs and internships in such industries.
- Create a business incubator plan that supports small businesses in the mentioned industries. We have city-owned buildings that have sat empty for over four years.
- Expedite the new business license and building approval by reducing red tape and increasing staffing to adequate levels.