OLYMPIA – Legislation to boost support for local businesses in Vancouver was signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday.
Sen. Annette Cleveland’s (D-Vancouver) Senate Bill 5336 clarifies population requirements for eligibility to participate in the Washington State Main Street Program.
This program helps communities revitalize their economies and appearance through approaches built around their unique heritages and attributes.
“The Main Street Program has been instrumental in Vancouver. We have seen the tangible benefits that this provides to our businesses and community members,” Sen. Cleveland said. “This legislation ensures that we can continue to qualify for the program and continue our revitalization efforts.”
“The passage of SB 5336, spearheaded by Sens. Cleveland, Mullet and Wilson, is a huge win for the economic prosperity of southwest Washington and downtown Vancouver. The dollars received through the Main Street Tax Incentive program allow for us to continue our transformational revitalization efforts that support our small businesses, property owners, and residents, in addition to developing a resilient economic base that continues to prosper post COVID and beyond,” said Michael Walker, executive director of Vancouver’s Downtown Association.
This legislation will go into effect on July 23.
