If all the other compelling argument against this are insufficient to overcome the logic that "happy people buy more," using the CM's algorithm, $129,000 equates to over one police officer in terms of salaries and benefits. Does not make economic sense to include N. or E. Manhattan or Parkview in the program, as there is very little holiday retail in these areas. Also, this tries to favor downtown over the mall, and the mall is the holiday tax revenue workhorse. Should require annual approval.
If all the other compelling argument against this are insufficient to overcome the logic that "happy people buy more," using the CM's algorithm, $129,000 equates to over one police officer in terms of salaries and benefits. Does not make economic sense to include N. or E. Manhattan or Parkview in the program, as there is very little holiday retail in these areas. Also, this tries to favor downtown over the mall, and the mall is the holiday tax revenue workhorse. Should require annual approval.