Our Vision
Sacramento must make it easier for small businesses to open, operate, and grow by removing unnecessary barriers and treating entrepreneurs as partners in our city’s success.
Policy
- Remove unnecessary permits that plague our system.
- Streamline and expedite the business permit processes.
- Lower the permit fees.
Context
Small businesses are the backbone of our neighborhoods. They provide jobs, stability, and opportunity to families all across Sacramento. Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs face a permit process today that is slow, expensive, and inefficient. These barriers often delay openings for months and prevent businesses from opening altogether, leaving storefronts vacant and commercial corridors struggling.
Sacramento should streamline and modernize its permitting process to reduce red tape, shorten approval timelines, and remove unnecessary costs. By lightening the load on small businesses we can encourage new restaurants, shops, and services to open their doors and breathe life into empty retail spaces.
Supporting small business creates economic opportunity and is a smart fiscal policy. Thriving local businesses generate sales tax revenue, create jobs, and strengthen the city’s long-term funding sources. A healthier business environment helps stabilize the city budget while reducing reliance on short-term fixes and one-time revenues.
When small businesses succeed, families succeed, neighborhoods thrive, and our community benefits from a stronger and more sustainable local economy.