Article: Downtown Lodi, Calif., Approaches Second Phase of Revitalization.

Byline: Jeff Hood

May 15--LODI, Calif.--Downtown Lodi is approaching a second phase in its revitalization that will lead to greater prosperity, downtown business leaders told the City Council during a study session Tuesday morning.

And a little more help from the city's general fund wouldn't hurt.

The Downtown Lodi Business Partnership was budgeted to receive $47,000 in fiscal 2001-02, but it wants the city to contribute more than $100,000 in the 12 months beginning July 1. Funds would go toward downtown decorations, promotions and offsetting operations costs.

"We certainly don't need less," said Peter Westbrook, president of the ...

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