Why is a CBD needed?
For the simple reason that our high density mixed use (residential & commercial district is not being taken care of, and the enhanced services desired are not the responsibility of the City. Due to Prop 13, the City is extremely short of funds and is limited in how to raise more revenue to cover the mandated city services and will not have the resources in the foreseeable future to provide a greater level of services for neighborhood improvements. Since it is the property owners legal responsibility to clean sidewalks, etc., a CBD empowers the community to work together effectively.
