Peekskill has never looked so good. After years of complacency and a willingness by some politicians to settle for what is, instead of what could be, Mayor Mary Foster and the common council have finally turned Peekskill around and reclaimed its reputation as a regional destination.
Dont take our word for it, just look around. Or open the New York Times and read about it. The downtown has never looked so good. By hiring an economic development specialist to work with local building owners and businesses and by offering local building owners access to a low-interest, revolving loan fund, Mayor Foster and the common council have literally changed the face of Peekskills historic downtown.
From North Division Street to Main Street, businesses have made significant improvements to store fronts and historic buildings. At the same time, by targeting federal funding opportunities, major improvements have been made to streetscapes, sidewalks, lighting, and roadways. These smart, modest, strategic investments have created a climate for additional private investment, both from national retailers like Walgreens and local investors like the owners of the Riley Building, the Quiet Man Public House, the Birdsall House, and the Te-Amo Building.
Mayor Foster and the Democratic council understand the role city government plays in creating an environment for private investment. They sought out small businesses and local investors, identified their needs and provided access to critical city resources to generate an economic return for the entire community.
Remember to vote Tuesday, Nov. 8th
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