Stand with Saint Paul Brewing, Prioritize Preservation
The City's vision for revitalizing the Hamm’s site could be the start of something transformative for the East Side. But the City is advancing an updated proposal that doesn’t leave space for existing on-site businesses to survive and doesn’t set up proposed businesses for success. Let’s make sure we get it right.
The City needs to know that the community is concerned: Contact your council person to ask the City to reprioritize restoring the historic properties first to ensure future development plans will protect current businesses and residents.
Resources
Use the following resources to support Saint Paul Brewing.
St. Paul Representative Contact Information
Contact Your Representative: Email Template
Subject: Protect small businesses at Hamm’s redevelopment
Dear [City Council Member Name/Relevant Official],
My name is [Name] and I am writing from [Your Address/Neighborhood] to share my concern about how the City's current Hamm’s Brewery redevelopment proposal might threaten existing businesses at the site, specifically Saint Paul Brewing.
Saint Paul Brewing is a destination brewery, bringing in visitors from the East Side, the Twin Cities metro, and beyond. They represent the creativity, vision, and connection that makes St. Paul so unique. I'm concerned that the City is planning to proceed with a proposal that disregards a small business when there are other options to consider to support existing businesses, provide affordable housing, and revitalize this historic space.
I urge you to reconsider the current plan and work with Saint Paul Brewing to find a path forward that supports their continued presence at the Hamm's site.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Contact Your Representative: Social Post Template
City of St. Paul
@City of Saint Paul – St. Paul shouldn’t have to choose between protecting small businesses and affordable housing. How are you working with business owners and the community to create a Hamm’s redevelopment proposal that doesn’t sacrifice @SaintPaulBrewing?
Let’s do this right.
#StandwithSaintPaulBrewing #SupportLocal
Mayor Carter
@MayorCarterStPaul – The Hamm’s Brewery redevelopment should be transformative for the East Side. Why is the City advancing a proposal that doesn’t protect small businesses operating at Hamm’s? #StandwithSaintPaulBrewing #SupportLocal
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Contact Your Representative: Phone Script or Voicemail Template
- My name is [Name] and I’m a resident of [Neighborhood].
- I’m calling to share my concern about how the City's current Hamm’s Brewery redevelopment proposal might threaten existing businesses at the site, specifically Saint Paul Brewing.
- Saint Paul Brewing is a destination brewery for the East Side and beyond.
- They represent the creativity, vision, and connection that makes St. Paul so unique.
- I'm concerned that the City is planning to proceed with a proposal that disregards a small business when there are other options to consider to support existing businesses, provide affordable housing, and revitalize this historic space.
- I ask you to reconsider the current plan and work with Saint Paul Brewing to find a path forward that supports their continued presence at the Hamm's site.
- My phone number is [Your Phone Number] if you'd like to discuss this further.
- Thank you for your time and consideration.