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Council Approves Bill To Bring Ellwood Thompson's

Written by Columbia Heights News

Tuesday, 07 October 2008

Press Release from Councilmember Jim Graham

Council Approves Graham Bill to Pave Way for New Organic Market in Columbia Heights

Ellwood Thompson's

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The D.C. Council today passed emergency legislation introduced by Councilmember Jim Graham (D-Ward One) that will bring a new organic market from Richmond to the DC USA shopping center in Columbia Heights.

Ellwood Thompson’s is a full-service, organic food store dedicated to sustainable practices, high quality products and to supporting local farmers and communities. The store recently will lease space in the shopping center that now includes a Target, Best Buy and other retail stores.
“This organic grocery store opens up a brand new option for shoppers,” Councilmember Graham said. “I’m glad we’ve cleared the way for it to happen.”

The bill clarifies that property and sales tax incentives for full-service supermarkets should go to stores that are part of larger developments, not just standalone stores. The bill was co-introduced by Councilmember Jack Evans (D-Ward Two).

The tax exemption lasts for 10 years as long as the stores continue to operate as full-service supermarkets.

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