Attendees heard presentations that included the Entertainment Sports Complex, the police department, the public library, city finances, the drought, light rail, the Sacramento City Unified School District, and the Mack Road Property and Business Improvement District.
The Florin Road Partnership’s executive director, Larry Carr, reported on FRP’s recent projects, including:
- A video and TV commercial highlighting the diversity of the Florin Road business corridor.
- A business directory published in collaboration with the Stockton Boulevard Partnership and the Oak Park Business Association.
- The Small Business-Government Round Table attended by representatives from five south area business districts as well as local, state and national elected officials. Several recommendations for follow-up were developed at this event, including the promotion of foreign investment in South Sacramento and working with the media to ensure accurate crime reporting.
- The Partnership’s continued efforts to underground utility lines on Florin Road.
- The planned opening of a Walmart Neighborhood Market in the former Walmart store at Southgate Plaza.
- The possible return of Ross Dress for Less to Southgate Plaza.
Mr. Carr is also the elected board representative for Ward 6 of the Sacramento Municipal Utility District. He provided an update on SMUD’s proposed Iowa Hill hydroelectric project and addressed questions about smart meters.
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