GNC Chamber Meets With 2 Florissant Councilmen, Won’t Oppose License Fees

Compromise On Fee Implementation

The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce, after meeting with two Florissant Council members, has discontinued the Florissant Business in Action plans opposing the Nov. 3^rd Florissant license fee increase ballot proposal.

The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce opposed the  increase in fees and made a statement at the Sept. 28^th Florissant Council meeting  stating that “because the increase in business license fees contained in it is so large that it will be unduly burdensome to businesses; and because it comes at a time of an historic economic downturn facing the entire country.”

In addition, the Florissant Businesses in Action committee was ready with signs and flyers to help speak out against Proposition A and encourage residents to “Vote No.”

On Thursday, Oct. 15, Tim Lee, Councilman Ward 1 and Keith Schildroth, Councilman Ward 5 met with board members to discuss this proposition.  Councilman Lee, on behalf of the City Council proposed  that if Proposition A passes, the city will delay implementation until 2011, with exception of the residential rental licensing.  Lee also proposed having open discussion on how best to phase in the implementation of the increases over time, rather than all at once.

Based on the council’s willingness to work with us, the board voted to discontinue the Florissant Businesses in Action’s current activities.

Bonnie Barczykowski chamber board chairwoman, sent the following  statement  to board members this week:

“We, as a Chamber, are the voice for our members.  Our voice has been heard and the Florissant City Council has addressed the timing and implementation of these increases.

As one of our board members said, “We all benefit from a strong and well maintained community and by working together we can be a voice for the businesses we represent and a partner for the promotion of the North County region.”

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