Summary
State Representative Terrence Upchurch and Council members urged support for House Bill 543, which provides small grants to retail chains in food deserts to offer fresh produce.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
$200,000 allocated through the Department of Economic Development under the proposed state program.
Cleveland residents living in designated food desert neighborhoods.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (3)
Struggling Cleveland grocery stores could get a tax credit under proposed city law
The city would only hand out the tax credits to Cleveland grocery stores that need the financial boost and that sell fresh, nutritious food. The post Struggling Cleveland grocery stores could get a tax credit under proposed city law appeared first ...
Health, Human Services and the Arts Committee — October 19, 2026
City officials are launching a new program to help struggling neighborhood grocery stores stay open by certifying them based on health standards and offering a two-year, 100 percent job retention income tax credit if they show financial need.
City Council — March 2, 2026
State Representative Terrence Upchurch and Council members urged support for House Bill 543, which provides small grants to retail chains in food deserts to offer fresh produce.
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