Victory Boulevard Merchants Association

I want to take a moment to clarify the intent behind the letter I shared regarding what’s happening in our community.

This is NOT about hurting anyone’s business or trying to profit from a situation. That couldn’t be further from the truth.

This is about making sure our community has a voice.

As I stated in the letter, decisions that directly impact our neighborhoods should not be made without meaningful input from the people who live and work here every day. Port Richmond has worked too hard to rebuild and grow into what it is today, and the people who contributed to that deserve to be part of the conversation—not left out of it.

We are simply asking for transparency, collaboration, and a seat at the table. When residents, business owners, and stakeholders work together, we get better outcomes for everyone.

If you have thoughts, concerns, or input, I encourage you to speak up. This only works when we all participate.