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Vision:
“Foster a thriving small-town
atmosphere in which civic pride, personal well-being and a balanced economy are
nurtured and protected.”
Welcome to Fillmore, “The Little City That Can…” Established in 1888 and
incorporated in 1914, the City has grown from a row of services along the
railroad to a small City of 15,000. The current era of Fillmore is filled
with many shifts in the economy both within and surrounding the City.
Citrus orchards have given way to row-crops, avocado orchards and a new facile
agriculture that changes crops more quickly in a global market. Nursery
stock has also grown around the town.
The central business district offers two blocks of diverse retail and
professional services. New senior housing opportunities in the central
business district allow for the vision of walk-ability for those living close to
downtown. Getting supplies, getting to a doctor, having access to a
restaurant or four, close by are all amenities that have been realized in the
central downtown.
The City’s partnership with the Fillmore and Western Railroad has created a
destination stop for tourism that also utilizes the services and amenities of
the City’s downtown.
Looking to the highway 126 corridor, new business, diversification of, and a
growing improvement in levels of services, allow locals and those passing
through, a growing pallet of options for food, supplies, and services.
Recent removal of blighted buildings and new construction on the 126 corridor
and throughout town is but one indicator of Fillmore on the move.
In the coming year, the leaders of the City are looking to job creation and
balancing the economy of the City by establishing a new business park on the 126
corridor. In the planning phase, this business park will foster job
creation and a place for settlement, creation and expansion of successful
business.
It has been the vision of the Community to establish a community park and reopen
the City’s community pool. This vision is coming to fruition in the coming
year.
New housing and retail spaces continue to be built, with apartments, single
family residential, mixed use residential/retail and office/retail either under
construction, nearing completion or, open for business.
Opportunities to participate in this era of Fillmore abound. We are open
for business. Please contact the City call (805) 524-3701.
Fillmore, The Last Best Small Town In Southern California!!
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