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HF 412: Related to authorizing establishment of self-supported entertainment areas
The Iowa Chamber Alliance 2023 Talent Poll found that 45% of Iowan’s view the entertainment options in Iowa as inferior to those in other states. The poll also found that those who have considered leaving are the most likely to view Iowa’s entertainment options negatively. Allowing cities, through petition of property owners, to institute an entertainment district to reinvest in key cultural amenities is a powerful tool. It would help communities like Dubuque reinvest into key hubs of activity and elevate the entertainment options for our residents.
ASK: Support and pass SF309/HF412
Please take a moment to send emails out to key legislators for this bill. Don't forget to provide your own personal touch or story relating to the need for more entertainment options!
Rep. Gary Mohr
gary.mohr@legis.iowa.gov
Dear Chair Mohr,
HF412 would allow cities to create entertainment districts, subject to a petition by local property owners, which would support reinvestment into quality of life amenities.
According to the Iowa Chamber Alliance 2023 Talent Poll, 45% of Iowan’s viewed the entertainment options in our state as inferior to those in other states. Among those who considered leaving the state in the near future, that number was even higher.
We must help communities put more tools in the tool box to support amenity development not based solely on property tax revenue.
Please ensure HF412 can be approved by the appropriations committee and sent to the floor for a vote.
Sincerely,
xxx
Rep. Brown Powers
timi.brown-powers@legis.iowa.gov
Dear Ranking Member Brown-Powers,
HF412 would allow cities to create entertainment districts, subject to a petition by local property owners, which would support reinvestment into quality of life amenities.
According to the Iowa Chamber Alliance 2023 Talent Poll, 45% of Iowan’s viewed the entertainment options in our state as inferior to those in other states. Among those who considered leaving the state in the near future, that number was even higher.
We must help communities put more tools in the tool box to support amenity development not based solely on property tax revenue.
Please ensure HF412 advocate for HF412 to be approved by the appropriations committee and sent to the floor for a vote.
Sincerely,
xxxx
Rep. Dan Gehlbach
dan.gehlbach@legis.iowa.gov
Dear Rep. Gehlbach,
Dear Rep. Gehlbach, thank you for supporting and advocating for HF412 which now sits in the appropriations committee.
We hope this bill continues to move forward and receive a vote in the House, please let us know how we can continue to support this bill and ensure it receives a vote!
Sincerely,
xxx
