Issue Areas


1.)   Entertainment – encouraging dining/social/performance venues, events, talent retention, marketing, while assessing the economic impact of these offerings

2.)   Land Use – defining geographic boundaries, addressing concerns of multi-use sidewalk, encouraging outdoor dining, street performers, vendors/kiosks, food trucks, public markets, pedestrian safety and access, ADA compliance, lighting, panhandling

3.)   Quality of Life – revisiting liquor laws, noise control policies, addressing soundproofing venues, trash & cigarette pick-up, and informing the public of changes

4.)   Transportation – developing night transportation services and amenities that promote prevention through traffic safety, safe rides, shared rides, valet parking, taxi services, parking lot safety, DUI prevention

5.)   Public Safety – keeping crime prevention a priority by understanding concerns that emerge from closing times, crowds, and underground nightlife.

6.)   Venue Safety – supporting venues in the development of a safety plan that addresses server training, security training, patron behavior, age identification, safety alliances, etc.

7.)   Business Engagement – supporting our businesses in obtaining permits, developing customer service training, identifying nightlife networks, transitioning to extended hours, and taking advantage of business incentives