Small businesses are the heart of Killeen. We are your neighbors, friends, and family members—the people behind the restaurants, barbershops, boutiques, and food trucks that make this city vibrant.

 

But right now, that heart is hurting.

 

The City of Killeen has begun a strict new enforcement campaign against outdoor advertising flags, threatening fines and citations for businesses that depend on them for visibility. For many of us, these flags are not just signs—they’re lifelines.

 

Without them, foot traffic drops. Sales slow down. And our ability to survive in an already tough economy becomes even harder.

 

We, the undersigned, call on the City of Killeen to:

• Immediately pause this enforcement action

• Hold an open forum with affected business owners

• Work with the small business community to create fair, reasonable flag guidelines that reflect the needs of our city

 

We are not against order—we are against being erased.

 

Let us be seen, Killeen.