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Support DC\u2019s Small Businesses

Last year,\nthe Alliance for an Affordable DC came together as a group of citizens,\nbusinesses and community organizations united around issues impacting the small\nbusiness community and increasing costs for everyday residents, like a proposed\nbeverage tax. That common goal led more\nthan 275 neighborhood businesses, restaurants, nightclubs and corner stores, as\nwell as thousands of working families across the District to join our coalition\nin opposition to the tax.

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Since the\nMayor\u2019s COVID-19 declaration of a public health emergency on March 11, 2020, we\nare focused on providing useful business resources and driving business to\ncoalition members trying to keep their doors open during this challenging time. One of the best things we can do is support\nDistrict businesses by ordering take-out meals or purchasing groceries and\nother essentials goods. We have created this interactive map to help you identify Afford DC's local businesses that are open across the District, as well as contact information, business hours and other pertinent details.

We want to do everything we can to support the District\u2019s small business community, workforce and residents during this uncertain time. The Alliance for an Affordable DC pledged to protect the District's neighborhood stores when we launched our coalition and we will continue that fight through this difficult time. Together, we will get through this.

Visit the OUR MEMBERS page to find direct links to company websites and social channels!

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BE HEARD

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Tell the DC Council: Don\u2019t\nraise costs for DC families and small businesses.

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With so many in our community struggling to recover from the\npandemic \u2013 whether being laid off, suffering from decreased sales or having\nbusiness closed down, DC\u2019s small business owners cannot afford a tax hike.

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The Fiscal Year 2021 budget for the District of Columbia is\nbeing considered by the DC Council and public hearings are being held to hear\nfrom those in the community on issues impacting all aspects of government\nspending. Public voices are critical to help Councilmembers decide on spending\npriorities -- and offering testimony can also be an opportunity to communicate\nhow some financial proposals or decisions can cause harm.

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Under normal circumstances, in-person hearing testimony would be\ngiven at the John A. Wilson Building, but due to COVID-19, testimony can be\noffered by email or by calling to leave a message with your Councilmember. Testimony must be submitted no later\nthan June 26 at 5:00pm, so please\nsubmit your testimony today.

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To submit testimony to the Committee of the Whole call 202-430-6948 to voice record your testimony, or press the \"call\" button on the right to get an automated call your phone to connect you directly to the committee. To submit written testimony, email it to cow@dccouncil.com or press the \"write\" button on the right to send an email directly from the website.

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DC Business Resources Page

As our community addresses the\nimpact of COVID-19, we urge DC residents and business owners to stay\nsafe and follow guidance by our government officials to minimize community\nspread. See below for important information that has been.

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Coronavirus Homepage for DC Businesses

Financial Resources for Small Businesses and Non-Profits:

Public Health Guidance Regarding Business Response to COVID-19

Washington DC Social Distancing Protocol for Foodsellers

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How to expand and advertise to your online audience

It\u2019s important that customers can easily find your business information online when they\u2019re looking for it. Advertising further increases your ability to promote your business and get in front of customers who are likely to support you.

1. Social Media

You may already be sharing content and updates with your customers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or a combination of the three. Advertising on these platforms is user-friendly and helps you reach the right people, no matter your budget.

To maximize your social media advertising efforts, simply choose the social platform where you have the most followers and where you post frequently. And remember to keep your message authentic and sincere during difficult times like these.

For further instructions on social media advertising, visit the following pages:

facebook.com/business/tools/ads-manager

https://business.twitter.com/en/a/get-started.html

business.instagram.com/advertising/

2. Google Ads

Type almost anything into the search bar in Google and the top result will likely be an advertisement. You too can ensure your business appears when a potential customer searches for a related term, such as, \u201cPizza delivery in DC,\u201d or \u201cPetworth restaurants.\u201dGoogle ads can be adapted to almost any budget.

To support small businesses throughout the world, Google is offering a total of $340 million in advertising credits. The credits can be applied through the end of 2020. Learn more at https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/9803410?hl=en.

Get started with Google Ads here: https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/6146252?hl=en&ref_topic=3119106,3181080,3126923,&visit_id=637221315046025253-1434298067&rd=1.

3. Yelp

Once you have claimed or established your business on Yelp, the platform offers the ability to target consumers in your area who are actively searching Yelp.com for the goods and services your businesses offers.

Yelp\u2019s advertising platform is very user-friendly. All you have to do is set a budget and Yelp will help make it easier for customers to find your business online.

Start here to advertise with Yelp: https://biz.yelp.com/support/advertising

4. Nextdoor

Nextdoor is a virtual message board where people post and receive information for their specific neighborhood. Because it\u2019s hyper-local, Nextdoor offers an easy way to expand awareness about your business and reach potential customers actively seeking the goods and services you provide.

Once you establish your business on the Nextdoor app, the platform will give you options for advertising. To learn more, visit https://help.nextdoor.com/s/article/About-advertising-on-Nextdoor?language=en_US

Have a question about advertising? Contact us at info@afforddc.com or (202) 431-9619.

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How to make your business visible during this pandemic

If your business does not have a presence online, now is the time to set up social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, add your business to Google and Nextdoor and claim your business at Yelp.

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Which delivery app is best for your business?

Many businesses have turned to using food delivery apps to help deliver food and other essential goods during the pandemic. Consider signing up for popular food delivery apps to gain visibility and reach new customers. A few options include Doordash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, Postmates and Caviar.

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Website and Social Media Tutorials

Need Help Establishing a Presence Online?

Many people want to support their local businesses and are actively searching for ways they can support - whether it's buying gift cards or ordering takeout. During this difficult time, a business' social presence is likely its most valuable means of communicating with customers. It's important that your social media profile is active to signal to potential customers that your physical business is open. Here are some ideas to get you started:

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Best types of content to share

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Website and Social Media Tutorials

Need Help Establishing a Presence Online?

May people want to support their local businesses and are actively searching for ways they can support - whether it's buying gift cares or ordering takeout. During this time, a business' social presence is the only thing that customers can see. So it's important that your social media profile is active during this time to signal to potential customers that your physical business is open. Below you will find some guides to get you started:

How to make your business visible during this pandemic
Which food delivery app is best for your business
How to expand and advertise to your online audience
Types of content to share

How to make your business visible during this pandemic

If your business does not have a presence online, now is the time to setup social media accounts, add your business to Google and claim your business at Yelp.

Which delivery app is best for your business?

Many businesses have turned to using food delivery apps to help deliver food and other essential goods during the pandemic. Consider signing up for popular food delivery apps to gain visibility and reach new customers. Here are a few options: (listed by the number of downloads as of Feb 2020):

How to expand and advertise to your online audience

1. Social Media

For further instructions on social media advertising, visit the following pages:

facebook.com/business/tools/ads-manager

ads.twitter.com/login

business.instagram.com/advertising/

2. Google Ads

Type almost anything into the search bar in Google and the top result will likely be an advertisement. You can ensure your business website appears there when someone searches for a related term, such as, \u201cPizza delivery in DC,\u201d or \u201cPetworth restaurants.\u201d You can adapt these types of ads to any budget.

To support small businesses throughout the world during this difficult time, Google is offering a total of $340 million in advertising credits. You can use them toward future ad spend until the end of 2020. Learn more at https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/9803410?hl=en.

Get started with Google Ads here: https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/6146252?hl=en&ref_topic=3119106,3181080,3126923,&visit_id=637221315046025253-1434298067&rd=1.

3. Yelp

Yelp\u2019s advertising platform is very user-friendly. All you have to do is set a budget and Yelp will help make it easier for customers to find your business online.

Start here to advertise with Yelp: https://biz.yelp.com/support/advertising

4. Nextdoor

Have a question about advertising? Contact us at info@afforddc.com or (202) 431-9619.

Best types of content to share

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Need Help Establishing a Presence Online?

TUTORIAL: How to make your business visible during this pandemic

If your business does not have a presence online, now is the time to setup social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram,add your business to Google and claim your business at Yelp.

1. Google My Business: If people search for you on Google, this is the first page they're likely to see. Here customers will find whether or not your business is open, as well as contact information and operating hours. You can also upload your menu and list delivery services, if applicable

a. To setup and manage your business on Google, visit https://www.google.com/business/

b.Have a question about Google My Business? Give us a call: 202-431-9619

2. Social Media: Many customers use social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, to get the latest on businesses operating status, store hours and more. Make sure your social media platforms are up to date with this information.

a. Facebook: Update your opening hours, create a post saying you are currently open for deliveries and explain how can people can order take-out meals or other essentials goods.

i. Information on how to set up a Facebook for Business account: https://www.facebook.com/business/ads

ii. Have a question about Facebook? Give us a call: 202-431-9619

b. Twitter: Inform followers of opening hours and whether or not you offer delivery/take-out options via your Twitter \u201cbio\u201d description or a tweet. Once you tweet this information, it\u2019s reccomended to \u201cpin\u201d the tweet to the top of your profile.

i. Information on how to set up and use Twitter: https://ads.twitter.com/

ii. Have a question about Twitter? Give us a call: 202-431-9619

c. Instagram: Add opening hours and delivery/takeout options on your description.

i. Information on how to set up an Instagram account: Android or iOS

ii. Have a question about Instagram? Give us a call 202-431-9619.

3. Yelp: You may not know it, but your business could be on Yelp. Visit Yelp to see if your business is listed. If your restaurant is on Yelp, make sure to claim it and update your data to add information on whether or not you offer delivery/take-out options.

a. In Washington DC, 8,070 restaurants and 10,192 stores are present on Yelp (source).

b. There are 36 million average monthly mobile app unique users worldwide (source).

c. Information on Yelp for Business Owners: https://biz.yelp.com/

i. Have a question about Yelp? Give us a call 202-431-9619.

4. Nextdoor: Nextdoor is a neighborhood listserve where members of the community sign up to receive news alerts or community information. Consider setting up an account for your business and posting frequent updates so people in your neighborhood can get the latest from you. Registration can take some time, the sooner you start the better.

a. It offers 134 different neighborhoods for Washington DC (source).

b. User engagement has gone up 80% since the beginning March 2020 (source).

c. Join Nextdoor: https://nextdoor.com/city/washington--dc/

Have a question about Nextdoor? Give us a call 202-431-9619.

TUTORIAL: Deciding which food delivery app is best for your business

Many businesses have turned to using food delivery apps to help deliver food and other essential goods during the pandemic. Consider signing up for popular food delivery apps to gain visibility and reach new customers. Here are a few options: (listed by the number of downloads as of Feb 2020):

1. Doordash (55 million app downloads) \u2013 sign up here

a. Highest average customer spending per month ($95/month)

b. User friendly to both customer and business

c. Businesses receive orders in the format of their choice (mobile phone, tablet, computer, fax)

d. Average order fee of 20%

2. Uber Eats (50 million app downloads) \u2013 sign up here

a. Couriers are not trained to handle mishaps with food

b. Small businesses have to fight for business with prioritized restaurants on the app\u2019s homepage (McDonalds, subway)

c. High market share, but lower monthly customer spending ($78/month)

d. Average fees of 30-40%

3. Grubhub (45 million app downloads) \u2013 sign up here

a. Allows a restaurant to use their own delivery staff if desired

b. Point of sale integration

c. Average fees of 15-30%

4. Postmates (30 million app downloads) \u2013 sign up here

a. Delivers not only food, but also groceries, laundry, alcohol etc

b. High average customer spending per month ($91/month)

c. Average fees of 30%

5. Caviar \u2013 sign up here

a. 3% of the market nationwide (source)

b. More upscale dining experience: highly selective in terms of both restaurants and couriers

c.Service operates via \u201cSquare for Restaurants\u201d which requires a separate tablet

d. Highest average monthly spending ($110/month)

e. Average fee around 25%

6. DC share of sales per app: (source here)

Already have an online audience?

TUTORIAL: Ways to expand and advertise to your online audience

Social media: If you already have a social media presence, there are opportunities to advertise your page or profile. Options to advertise are very user-friendly and can be adapted to any budget.

1. Social media: If you already have social media accounts for your business, the options to advertise your page or profile are very user-friendly and can be adapted to any budget.

a. Note that some platforms (e.g. Facebook) have a separate \u201cbusiness\u201d account type, separate from any personal account(s).

b. It\u2019s recommended to advertise on the social platform(s) where you have the most followers, and where you already post most often.

c. Be aware of \u201ccoronavirus\u201d limitations on some social platforms (Facebook)

d. Focus on content which makes you a resource for the community, rather than pure \u201cadvertising\u201d which might seem opportunistic.

e. Information on how to advertise and manage ads onFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/business/tools/ads-manager

f. Information on how to advertise on Twitter: https://ads.twitter.com/login

g. Have a question about Facebook or Twitter Ads? Give us a call 202-431-9619.

2. Google Ads (via Google My Business): Once you establish your business on Google, you have the ability to set-up Google search ads. These can be adapted to any budget and will reliably bring people to your website, however they require some technical expertise to set up.

a. Get started with Google Ads: https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/6146252?hl=en&ref_topic=3119106,3181080,3126923,&visit_id=637221315046025253-1434298067&rd=1

b. Get Google Ads credits for small business during COVID-19: https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/9803410?hl=en

c. Have a question about Google Ads? Give us a call 202-431-9619.

3. Yelp: Once you establish your business on Yelp, you have the ability to advertise and target people searching similar services or businesses to yours within your area. The service is fairly user-friendly, as all you have to do is set you advertising budget. From there, Yelp will choose keywords to optimize, pages to display your ad on, etc. There are some limitations to customizing geographic boundaries for your advertisement and specifying particular keywords (source).

a. Have a question about Yelp ads? Give us a call 202-431-9619.

4. Nextdoor: Nextdoor is a social platform based on neighborhoods. Since it\u2019s hyper-local, it offers an easy way to expand awareness about your business and reach local potential customers seeking exactly the good or service you provide. The first thing to do is to claim your business in the app, and from there you\u2019ll be presented with options to advertise on the platform.

a. Advertising formats include: local deals, neighborhood sponsorship and sponsored posts (source).

b. Advertising on Nextdoor: https://help.nextdoor.com/s/article/About-advertising-on-Nextdoor?language=en_US

c. Have questions about Nextdoor ads? Give us a call 202-431-9619.

TUTORIAL: Types of content to share

Many people want to support their local businesses and are actively searching for ways they can do so \u2013 whether it\u2019s buying gift cards or ordering takeout. During this time, a business\u2019 social presence is the only thing that customers can see. So it\u2019s important that your social media profile is active during this time to signal to potential customers that your physical business is open.

Social media also gives you the platform to explain what and how your business has adjusted in this time. Therefore, utilize social media to show that you are open for businesses and speak directly to your customers. Below are some recommended types of content to share based on what your customers and your neighbors are looking for.

Example from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/business/boost/stay-connected-through-disruptions

Express gratitude

Sell gift cards

Shop online/Offer takeout/ etc.

Hotline for Additional Questions: 202-431-9619

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See here for updates regarding the Alliance for Affordable\nDC

Statement by the Alliance for an Affordable DC on Release of FY2021 Mayoral Budget Proposal
Alliance for an Affordable DC, May 19th, 2020
Today, the Alliance for an Affordable DC, a coalition of 280+ small-business owners and community organizations, issued a statement following the public release of Mayor Muriel Bowser's FY21 budget proposal that included no new taxes for District residents.

Visit Here for Past Updates About Alliance for an Affordable DC Activities

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\ufeffCoalition Owners

7 Day's Market | Instagram

7-Eleven (2230 New York Ave NE) | Facebook

7 Eleven (2850 Bladensburg Rd NE) | Facebook

7-Eleven (1918 14th Street SE) | Facebook

7-Eleven (1927 Rhode Island Ave NE) | Facebook

7-Eleven (2617 P Street) | Facebook

7-Eleven (3029 Naylor Road SE) | Facebook

7-Eleven (3121 Mount Pleasant Street NW)

7-Eleven (3433 Connecticut Ave NW)

7-Eleven (3707-3711 14th Street NW)

7-Eleven (4319 Wisconsin Ave) | Facebook

7-Eleven (4854 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE)

7 Food Store

727 Market

A-1 Grocery

A&S Grocery

ABG Mart

Agua 301 | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Alabama Convenience Store

Alibaba Food Truck

All Souls Bar | Twitter | Instagram

Almaala Farms | Twitter

Ambassador Restaurant | Facebook

Ana's Restaurant | Facebook

Anacostia Mobil (2305 Pennsylvania Ave NE)

Angelico Pizza | Facebook | Instagram

Antojitos Rivera

Ari's Diner | Facebook

Arosto Pizza | Facebook | Instagram

B&K Convenience

BAB Korean Fusion | Twitter

Bandit Taco | Facebook

Barrilito Bar and Restaurant | Facebook

Belga Cafe | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

BellVue Pharmacy \ufeff| Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Benning Market Place

Best World

Black Lion Market

Bodega Market

BP Gas (3426 Georgia Ave NW)

BP Gas Station (2420 New York Ave NE) | Facebook

BP Gas Station (4101 Alabama Ave SE) \ufeff| Facebook

Brightwood Mart

Brookland Grill | Facebook

Buffalo & Bergen | Facebook

Buna Coffeehouse

BurgerIM \ufeff| Facebook

Cafe Divan

Cafe U

Capital Candy Jar | Twitter | Facebook

Capital City Creamery | Twitter | Facebook

Capital Crabs and Seafood | Facebook | Instagram

Capital Hill Care Pharmacy

Capitol Hill Supermarket | Facebook

Capitol Market

Capitol Supreme Market

Caribbean Citations | Twitter | Facebook

Catherine's Kitchen \ufeff| Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Catrachitos Deli & Carryout

Catrachitos Restaurant | Facebook

Chen Sunny's Carry Out

Chesapeake Big Market

China House

Chinatown Express

Chinese Dragon

Choong Man Chicken and Seafood | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

City Corner Mart

Compact Supermarket

Congress Market

Cinder Neighborhood BBQ | Facebook | Instagram

Crown Bakery | Facebook

Crown Fried Chicken \ufeff| Facebook

Cucina Al Volo | Facebook

Dan Akil Convenience

DC Diner

DC Harvest | Twitter | Facebook

DC Pizza and Kabob | Facebook

DC Supermarket

Delicias Market Garcia Torres | Facebook

Dennies Market

Denny\u2019s (1250 Bladensburg) | Facebook

Denny\u2019s (4445 Benning) | Facebook

Discount Place

District Chicken

Dix Street Market

District Soul Food | Facebook | Instagram

Dolan Uyghur Restaurant | Facebook

Dollar 1 General (3422 Georgia Ave NW)

Dollar Plus (3182 Bladensburg Rd NE)

Dollar Plus Food Store (609 Division Avenue)

Dollar Plus Food Store (5575 Central Avenue)

Dollar Plus Groceries (2101 Alabama Ave SE)

Dollar Plus Market (2318 Pennsylvania Ave NE)

Dollar Star (3129 Mt. Pleasant St NW)

Dollar Star (3918 14th St NW)

Dragon Express DC | Facebook

Duet

Duffy's Irish Pub | Twitter

EatWell DC | Facebook

Eclectic Cafe

El Don Restaurant | Facebook

El Dorado Bread | Facebook

El Pulgarcito Restaurant and Bar | Facebook

Elsa Kitchen | Facebook

El Torogoz

Elmira Grocery

Eshet Injera Grocery

Exxon (1601 Wisconsin Ave NW) | Facebook

Exxon (4501 14th Street NW)

Exxon (Columbia Heights) Gas Station (3540 14th Street NW)

Exxon Gas Station (1601 New York Ave)

Exxon (4100 Hunt Pl NE)

Family Convenience Store

Fast and Saucy | Twitter | Facebook

Fat Pete's BBQ | Facebook

Fishscale Inc | Facebook

Fish in the Hood | Facebook

Fort Carroll Delicatessen

Fort Drum Market

G & G Grocery

Gee's Market | Facebook

Georgetown Shell | Twitter | Facebook

Good Hope Deli & Market

Gorebet A Neighborhood Market/Arid LLC

Grab and Go Convenience Store

H&R Mart

Halal Food Truck

Harrar Coffeehouse | Twitter | Facebook

Harry's Wings-N-Things

Harvey Market | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Heaven and Hell | Twitter | Facebook

Helen Mart

Here's the Scoop! \ufeff| Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Hilo Poke and Sushi | Facebook

Hiwot Ethiopian Restaurant | Facebook

Holiday Market

Homestead | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Hookah Plus Food Store

Hot Dog Vendor

Howard Delicatessen

Horace and Dickies | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

IMM on H | Facebook

J&D Market

J&J Mex-Taqueria \ufeff| Facebook

Jaco Juice and Taco Bar | Facebook

Jacobs Coffee House | Facebook

Jaddi's Catering | Facebook

Jamaican Country Kitchen Food Truck

JJ Market

Jocelyn\u2019s Market | Facebook

Joe & The Juice | Twitter | Facebook

K&B Kwik

Khepra's Raw Food Juice Bar | Facebook | Instagram

Kitsuen | Facebook | Instagram

Kitty O\u2019Shea\u2019s DC | Twitter | Facebook

Kogibow Bakery | Facebook

KOGOD New York Deli | Facebook

L Street Market

La Cabana | Facebook

Le Caprice | Twitter | Facebook

La Molienda \ufeff| Facebook

Lamont Market

Ledo Pizza | Facebook

Lee's Brunch

Liff's Market Grocery Store

Like a Mug

Los Cuates | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

M and Sam LLC

Madhatter | Twitter | Facebook

Manhattan Market | Facebook

Manny and Olga's | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Mari Vanna | Twitter | Facebook

Mario's House Pizza

Mart Convenience

Mary's Place

McKinley Market

Menick's Market

Mesobe Deli Market

Mexican Fruits | Facebook

Mezcalero | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Midnight Deli | Facebook

Mindful Restaurant Group \ufeff| Facebook

Missouri Ave Market

MLK Deli | Twitter | Instagram

Mobil (1950 Benning Rd)

Moh Moh Licious | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Moruss Seafood and Crab | Twitter

Move and Groove

Mr. Rotisserie Chicken

NaanWise Indian Cuisine | Facebook

Neighborhood Pharmacy

New 7 Market Night and Day 24 Hour Food Stop

Ogden Market

Oohhs N Aahhs | Facebook

Panda Gourmet | Facebook

Park Market

Pars Kabob | Twitter

Peaches Kitchen | Twitter | Facebook

Petworth Market | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Pete Diner

Petworth Market

Pho Viet

Pho Viet Grille \ufeff| Facebook

Pimento Grill

Pizza Boli's | Twitter | Facebook

Pizza Day

Pizza Mart

Pizza Walay | Facebook

Pizzaiole \ufeff| Facebook

PLE LLC (Afrik International)

Premium International

Pro Bono Enterprises Inc

Puddin | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Pupuseria Miraflores

Rhode Island Express

Rise Gluten Free Bakery | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Ritchie's Cafe | Facebook | Instagram

Robeks Fresh Juices and Smoothies | Twitter | Facebook

Roland's Market and Deli

Rome Pizza and Sub | Facebook

Rose d'italia \ufeff| Facebook

Saddles Discount

Sala Thai Restaurant | Facebook

Salt and Pepper Grill | Twitter | Facebook

Salva Mex

San Antonio Bar and Grill | Facebook | Instagram

Sandovan Restaurant & Lounge | Twitter | Facebook

Santa Rosa Taqueria | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Say Cheese! | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Seven Market

Shabe Cafe

Sharks Fish and Chicken \ufeff| Facebook

Shawarma Hut | Facebook

Shell Convenience Store (2501 Pennsylvania Ave NE) | Facebook

Shrimp Boat Plaza | Twitter

Simply Bahn Mi | Facebook

Smiley Market LLC

Smokeys | Facebook

Solneb Inc

Somethin' Slight Food Truck \ufeff| Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Sospeso | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Soul Kitchen | Facebook

Sporty's Deli \ufeff| Facebook

Spicy Delight

Sprig and Sprout | Twitter | Facebook

Spring Garden

Stable DC | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Stop and Shop

Street Market | Twitter | Facebook

Subway (5616 Connecticut Ave NW)

Sunoco (2450 Wisconsin Ave NW)

Sunrise Caribbean Restaurant | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Super Saver Grocery

Super Tacos & Bakery

Suprise Grocery

T&G Grocery Mart

Taqueria Habanero | Facebook

Taste of Jamaica

Teddy's Roti Shop | Facebook

Thamee | Facebook | Instagram

The Avenue | Facebook | Instagram

The Blaguard | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

The Corner Market | Twitter | Facebook

The Eleanor DC | Facebook | Instagram

The Italian Kitchen | Facebook | Instagram

The Village Cafe | Facebook | Instagram

Thomas and Sons Grocery

Tony's Breakfast | Twitter | Facebook

Tony's Place | Facebook

Torai Sushi | Facebook

Toki Underground | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Trattoria Alberto | Facebook

Trusty's | Twitter

Tsehay Ethiopian Restaurant \ufeff| Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Twin Dragon

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Union Pub | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Union Store

Vendor Street Mart

Wapa Cafe | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Wah Mee and New China

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Yoma Mart PLC

Young's Chicken Shack

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Zuri Bistro

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Alliance Partners

DC Association of Beverage Alcohol Wholesalers

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DC Chamber of Commerce

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D.C. Nightlife Council

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FMI \u2013 The Food Industry Association

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Harris Teeter

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Hispanic\nLeadership Fund

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International\nBrotherhood of Teamsters, Local 730

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K&B Sodas

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MD-DE-DC Beverage Association

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Mid-Atlantic National Association of Theatre Owners

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National Association of Concessionaires

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National Automatic Merchandising Association

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Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington

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Safeway Eastern Division

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The Hotel Association of Washington, DC

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WMD Service Station Association

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Yes! Organic Market

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Faith\nLeaders Across Washington DC

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\ufeffOrigins of Alliance for Affordable DC

As our community addresses the impact of COVID-19, we continue to stand with our Alliance members and partner organizations as we work through this challenge together. We urge DC residents to stay safe and follow guidance by our government officials to minimize community spread. For more information, please visit: coronavirus.dc.gov

The Alliance for an Affordable DC is a group of citizens, businesses and community organizations actively opposing new taxes on everyday grocery items. We\u2019re taking a stand because the people of Washington, D.C. can\u2019t afford to pay more and are committed to protecting neighborhood businesses and jobs. Join us to say NO to new beverage taxes.

GET THE FACTS on the DC Beverage Tax

The D.C. Council has just introduced a new tax of 1.5\u00a2 per ounce on everyday beverages, such as coconut water, iced teas, lemonade, juice drinks and soda.

Beverage taxes disproportionately hurt those in our community who can least afford it: families who are already struggling to make ends meet in a city where the cost of living is among the highest in the nation. Local corner stores, restaurants and grocers will see significant sales losses as District residents go to Maryland and Virginia for untaxed beverages. Why is the DC Council raising taxes... AGAIN... when the city has a budget surplus?

Councilmembers shouldn\u2019t be forcing another tax on working families and neighborhood businesses when the city has a surplus. There are better ways to improve public health than by unfairly burdening our families, grocers, restaurants and corner stores.

In fact, retail sales will be expected to drop by up to $47 million per year \u2014 and with cross-border shopping, the decline could be much higher. To stay in business, local stores, restaurants and grocers will have to announce layoffs and decrease hours for employees, and hardworking employees will see their paychecks shrink. Beloved restaurants and neighborhood grocers may even be forced to shut their doors due to declining business.

Adding 1.5\u00a2 per ounce tax may not seem like much, but it matters \u2014 especially for those managing their budget. If enacted, the cost of a 12-pack of 12-oz lemonade will jump from $6.99 to $9.15 and the cost of a 2-liter bottle of your favorite beverage will increase by 46%.

IT\u2019S OUR COMMUNITY. OUR VOICE. JOIN US TODAY TO STAND AGAINST THIS TAX.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do we know about the potential impact grocery taxes can have on businesses and the economy?

We\u2019ve seen the detrimental effect that similar taxes have had across the country \u2014 just look at Philadelphia. According to a study by Oxford Economics, Philadelphia has lost nearly 1,200 jobs and experienced $80 million in local economic losses since their beverage tax went into effect as Philly residents took their grocery dollars to stores located right outside the city, causing Philly-based businesses to actually close.

In Seattle, restaurants and local shops have suffered and in Cook County, Illinois (home of Chicago), the tax was repealed but only after 75% of local businesses experienced sales declines of 20% or more due to cross-border shopping. All for a tax that researchers say does not curb consumption.

When a city enacts a local grocery tax, who really pays for it?

You do! Taxes on everyday grocery items hurt working families the most. The cost of living in Washington, D.C. is already among the highest in the nation, and hard-working families don\u2019t need yet another financial burden.

Should Washington, D.C. fund initiatives and programs with massive local taxes on beverages?

The District has a record-setting budget surplus \u2013 aided by the recent sales tax increase on beverages from 6% to 8%, which already generates $3.2 million per year, according to the D.C. Council. Another tax on everyday beverages like juices, teas and sports drinks is not needed. Politicians underestimate the unintended consequences such extreme tax hikes have on communities. Local governments shouldn\u2019t fund budget priorities using an unreliable revenue stream that comes from a highly regressive tax on working families.

Has any state or community in the United States rejected a local food or beverage tax?

Yes. Since 2008, voters and/or legislatures in 44 different state and local governments have rejected food and beverage sales taxes. Prohibiting a new regressive tax on beverages in Washington, D.C. will be following national best practices.

Do local food or beverage taxes improve health or reduce obesity?

Taxes on common grocery items like beverages have never really improved public health. In Mexico, obesity rates have increased since the imposition of a beverage tax there. And a tax in Berkeley, Calif., led to an increase in calories from untaxed high-fat beverages like horchatas that was far more than the calories reduced by the tax. Learn more.

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Call your Councilmembers and tell them to VOTE NO on the Beverage Tax.

Chairman
Phil Mendelson
pmendelson@dccouncil.us
(202)-724-8032

At-Large
Anita Bonds
abonds@dccouncil.us
(202) 724-8064
Ward 3
Mary Cheh
mcheh@dccouncil.us
(202)-724-8062
Ward 5
Kenyon McDuffie
kmcduffie@dccouncil.us
(202) 724-8028
At-Large
David Grosso
dgrosso@dccouncil.us
(202) 724-8105
Ward 4
Brandon Todd
btodd@dccouncil.us
(202) 724-8052
Ward 6
Charles Allen
callen@dccouncil.us
(202) 724-8072
Ward 1
Brianne Nadeau
bnadeau@dccouncil.us
(202) 724-8181
At-Large
Robert C. White, Jr.
rwhite@dccouncil.us
(202) 724-8174
Ward 7
Vincent Gray
vgray@dccouncil.us
(202) 724-8068
Ward 2
Jack Evans
jevans@dccouncil.us
(202) 724-8058
At-Large
Elissa Silverman

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At-Large

Anita Bonds

Ward 3

Mary Cheh

Ward 5

Kenyon McDuffie

At-Large

David Grosso

Ward 4

Brandon Todd

Ward 6

Charles Allen

Ward 1

Brianne Nadeau

At-Large

Robert C. White, Jr.

Ward 7

Vincent Gray

Ward 2

Jack Evans

At-Large

Elissa Silverman