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Small-business facade and ADA grant program

Palmdale's first storefront/ADA grant program launched at $125,000 — $25,000 per council district — after Alarcón argued the original $100,000 couldn't equitably cover five districts. She also won guarantees on upfront disbursement so struggling businesses aren't asked to front $25,000.

1 mentionLast discussed Sep 1, 2026

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Palmdale Auto Mall Loan Subsidies

The city will lend $1 million to each Auto Mall dealership at 3% over seven years to help them upgrade showrooms under manufacturer pressure — and Alarcón claims the way it was negotiated may violate the Brown Act and could be challenged in court.

1 mentionLast discussed Jun 2, 2026