Advocacy Bulletin: CAMS Calls for Support of AB 1669
Advocacy Bulletin: CAMS Calls for Support of AB 1669
By: Brooke Fox, Marketing and Communications Consultant
Our historically and culturally significant commercial corridors are hubs of small businesses. Supporting the underserved entrepreneurs within these districts with specific skills and tools helps individuals and whole communities thrive.
AB 1669, introduced by Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva and Co-Authored by Senator Benjamin Allen, would create the California Historically Significant Commercial District Initiative. The bill will create a new state program for commercial corridor organizations like California Main Street to expand technical assistance services, conduct place-specific outreach, and connect your district’s businesses to resources.
The bill would also create a subgrant program for Main Streets and Cultural Districts to execute locally driven strategies in support of underserved small businesses.
READ MORE: AB 1669 Fact Sheet | AB 1669 Text As Introduced | Current Status of the Bill
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT for AB 1669 by submitting a letter of support by March 31. Download a Sample Letter of Support and Learn How to Submit Your Letter
JOIN THE CALL: CAMS is hosting a zoom call March 21 at 11am to discuss the bill and how California Main Street programs can engage with the legislative process. Request a link.
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Amanda Elliott, Senior Program Officer and Director of California Programs
510-219-0481 / aelliott@savingplaces.org
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