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Subject:10/1/24 City Council Meeting: Agenda Item 7b
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Dear City Council,
My name is LeBren Harris and I'm representing Downtown SLO. Please see the letter attached for your
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LeBren Harris (She/Her)
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Dear City Council,
I am writing to express our enthusiastic support for the City’s Economic Development Annual
Report and to emphasize the importance of Downtown SLO’s active partnership with the City in
our shared goal of enhancing the vitality of downtown San Luis Obispo.
As the CEO of Downtown SLO,I have seen firsthand the positive impact of our collaboration
with the City.This partnership has been instrumental in fostering economic growth,attracting
new businesses,and creating a vibrant atmosphere that benefits residents,visitors,and
business owners alike.Together,we have worked diligently to ensure that our downtown
remains a thriving,safe,and welcoming destination,serving as both an economic engine and
the heart of our region.
The initiatives outlined in the Economic Development Annual Report reflect the City’s
commitment to maintaining this momentum.By continuing to support the growth of downtown,
we can ensure that it remains a vital hub for commerce,culture,and connection.I am confident
that by building on our shared successes,we will continue to drive the future of downtown
forward in a way that benefits all who live,work,and visit here.
Downtown SLO remains dedicated to working closely with the City to achieve these goals.We
look forward to our continued collaboration,ensuring the ongoing vitality of our downtown area
for years to come.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter,and for your unwavering support of the
economic and social well-being of downtown San Luis Obispo.
Thank you,
LeBren Harris
CEO,Downtown SLO
The mission of Downtown SLO is to foster an economically vibrant downtown.We help people and business grow and thrive;We
foster a feeling of belonging;We create community;We like to bring people together;We celebrate diversity;We practice optimism;
We are resilient;We actively promote a walkable,bike-able,accessible community;We cultivate sustainability;We value the
outdoors and respect our natural environment;We believe that a thriving economy depends on authentic connection.