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San Francisco’s Bold Moves for Small Biz | Oakland News
San Francisco’s small businesses are fighting back against crushing rent hikes and corporate landlords—with bold new proposals from Supervisor Connie Chan. The Small Business Tenant Unions plan lets local shops band together to negotiate leases, while the Workers’ Opportunity to Purchase Act empowers employees to buy their employers’ businesses. As rent doubles or triples for many, these measures aim to protect neighborhood gems, foster worker ownership, and build a more resilient local economy. The fate of these ideas is up for debate before the legislative recess—but if they pass, they…
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