Councilmember Feliz on importance of small businesses and security threats
Councilmember Feliz speaks in support of Int 553A, calling small businesses the heart of the economy and emphasizing the need to protect them from public safety threats that harm workers and operations.
At this time, I will now turn it over to Councilmember Felice for some words.
Thank you so much, Chair.
So thankful that we are finally voting for the Small Business Protection Act.
Small businesses are the heart of our economy.
Small business owners work hard to support their family and to support their community.
They create local jobs and they make communities vibrant.
We must protect them from the public safety threats that can hurt their ability to operate.
We must ensure that they have the tools to deter conduct that could harm their workers and their business.
Thankful that we're finally voting for the Small Business Protection Act, which will help ensure the city can provide them with direct assistance, help them cover costs related to security technology, including cameras, plexiglass for bodegas, and more.