A downtown retail merchants association was once a strong coalition in Clinton, and Clinton Mayor Helen Michelassi would like to see a similar effort started again.

The Mayor told Regional Radio, she and City Administrator Tony Harris are going to begin getting together with downtown business owners about such an effort to return to Clinton.

Mayor Michelassi hopes a retail merchants association would bring about continuity among the downtown businesses but says it would have to be on them to lead the effort.

If an effort of this kind were to get off the ground, Mayor Michelassi hopes it would prompt growth in the downtown and across the community.

The Mayor is encouraging residents to shop in Clinton whenever possible and support the businesses in our community.