BENEFITS
Affordable Groceries Locally Operated Community Driven
Economic Benefits
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50 new jobs
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Additional revenue to the city to fund municipal services, which may include improvements to streets, sidewalks, parks, and public places
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Sources of income that will be generated by the project:
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Increased property taxes (site will be re-assessed and likely taxed at a higher property tax rate when Grocery Outlet opens)
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Increased sales taxes (including additional Measure U revenue to the city, part of a .5% sales tax increase to City Hall approved by voters in 2024)
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One-time permit fees
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By the Numbers
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More than $400,000 in estimated total annual sales tax revenue*
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More than $108,000 in estimated total annual property tax revenue*
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Permit fees TBD
*Store Comparison: Petaluma Grocery Outlet, located at 80 E Washington Street in downtown Petaluma
Community Benefits
Convenient access to affordable goods and groceries from name brands you love is central to the mission of Grocery Outlet. Grocery Outlet is confident that it will offer the same quality products you find at other grocery stores in Sebastopol, but at unbeatable prices. We hope this convenience and price point benefits the entire community and all those who choose to become Grocery Outlet customers.
You can read more about the benefits our company provides to the communities we serve by reading highlights from our 2024 Impact Report.
The Same Groceries Cost Less At Grocery Outlet
A recent price comparison shows that the same grocery items totaled $16.85 at Grocery Outlet, compared to $25.95 at a local grocer and $27.35 at a national grocer.
That means that at the time of this shopping trip, Grocery Outlet was $9.10 less than the local grocer and $10.50 less than the national grocer.
Real savings that help local families stretch their budgets without leaving town.
