PRESS PAUSE on the Fair Building!
- Apr 5
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 5
The City is about to take on all the costs of a historic building (utilities, repairs, liability) for the next 13 YEARS…in exchange for below-market rent and just 8% of the space.
What other private non-profit gets that kind of a sweetheart deal from the City? The Fair Building is NOT a fair deal! Email City Council Today - Before Tuesday's Vote! We’ve provided a simple message you can copy, paste, and send below.
Your voice matters—especially now.
Subject: Press Pause on the Fair Building Lease
Dear City Council,
I urge you to PRESS PAUSE on the proposed Fair Building lease.
This agreement commits the City to 100% of the cost and risk for thirteen years, while a private nonprofit occupies 92% of the space at below-market rent. The City would be responsible for all utilities, maintenance, repairs, and liability of an aging building, while revenue is minimal and likely insufficient. This is not just acquiring a building—it’s taking on a long-term financial obligation.
With upcoming leadership changes, now is not the time to lock the City into a 13-year commitment. Please allow for more transparency, public input, and evaluation of other options.
Please press pause.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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