Petaluma Independent Business Alliance

Rally for CIRs at City Hall

Support the Proposed Community Impact Report for Retail Development in Petaluma

Monday, January 28th 2008 7:00 PM

Petaluma City Council 11 English St., Petaluma

The Living Wage Coalition, Petaluma Neighborhood Association, Petaluma Community Coalition, Petaluma Independent Business Association (PIBA) and Petaluma Tomorrow have introduced the proposed Community Impact Report (CIR) to the city of Petaluma. The CIR is an innovative policy tool that can help policy-makers and staff make informed decisions on proposed large commercial retail. The CIR complements the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) by factoring in the potential impacts of proposed large retail projects on small businesses, public health and social services, job quality, and affordable housing. Our legislation is similar to a recent state law passed in Maine, the Informed Growth Act. We believe that the CIR will encourage more sustainable development in the City of Petaluma, and can serve as a model for other cities in the county. For more information on the CIR proposal, go to our website:
www.livingwagesonoma.org. Read Tiffany Renee's guest editorial on why we need this

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Did you know?

Shopping at locally owned businesses puts three times the dollars into our economy. A landmark study found that of $100 spent at a local business, $45 stays in the community. But that same $100 spent at a chain store would put only $13 in our local economy.

Don’t give your money away, keep it in our community.

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