Dear [Legislator Name]:

 

We understand that Senate Bill 123 would take valuable funds away from many of our historic main streets that need protecting. While the current economic environment dictates careful use of where federal funds are spent, our main streets need the maintenance and protection they so well deserve.

 

I am concerned that SB 123 will permanently damage our main streets, which are important to our communities and local economies across the country. I’m not the only one. Thousands of people and businesses also rely on main streets such as mine.

 

Please let Washington know that SB 123 is detrimental to the existence of our main streets across the country. Preserving these landmarks is essential to our national pride and that the threat of cuts will only lead to my community and many others across America being permanently damaged.


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