Rally for Elm, Main Street Programs
During a rally at the state Capitol on Tuesday, Elm Street and Main Street managers from across the state talked about the importance of the two programs, and why funding for them should not be cut.
"We've breathed new life into these communities. They're coming back," said State Representative Robert Freeman, chairman of the House local government committee. "The commercial districts are looking more vital than they have in many decades. The Elm Street designated neighborhoods are, for the first time in many, many years, realizing stable environments in which people can live, raise their family and work."
Freeman said cutting the funding streams to the Elm Street and Main Street programs would be an injustice because they are investments that have shown good dividends.
"We've breathed new life into these communities. They're coming back," said State Representative Robert Freeman, chairman of the House local government committee. "The commercial districts are looking more vital than they have in many decades. The Elm Street designated neighborhoods are, for the first time in many, many years, realizing stable environments in which people can live, raise their family and work."
Freeman said cutting the funding streams to the Elm Street and Main Street programs would be an injustice because they are investments that have shown good dividends.
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