Restaurant Rally: November 8-19, 2020. Info here: https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/7032/Restaurant-Rally
Pierce County received hella money from the Federal Government to help offset costs and losses from COVID 19. Now, how to spend it all before December 31?
One sector of our local economy that has been devastated by required closures and lack of business is the restaurant sector. So, Pierce County Council and the Economic Development Board wanted to come up with a funding plan that would both get money into local restaurants, but also encourage people to eat out again. But as our COVID rates rise, is that wise?
County Councilmember Marty Campbell explains the Restaurant Rally program and how they are trying to meet evolving needs and keep everyone safe; local activist and concerned citizen Maddy Sanders has questions about health safety and how Pierce County is making policy decisions that incorporate the best advice from our local health officials. Both agree that now that the program includes take out dining, it’s safer and a lot more accessible to everyone.
Give this a listen and let us know what you think about Restaurant Rally, and about how the County should spend the CARES Act funding for maximum positive impact on our cities and neighborhoods!
Evelyn Lopez: truetacoma@gmail.com @True_Tacoma
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