Std-Ex: Hispanic-themed Business Close to Approval

Lets see how the city treats an honest business that has the funding already in place.

By What Will It Cost Us

Today's Standard-Examiner business section reports that the folks who want an Hispanic themed market in the old IGA building will be going for approval with the city council on Tuesday. Lets see how the city treats an honest business that has the funding already in place. No city funds or grants asked for, to occupy and to add to the city's tax revenue base.

Ms. Wilkerson, the Landmarks Commission Chairman, has fought against the company since her business is across the street. I have also heard rumors she is renting part of her residence out on Jefferson Avenue, against city ordinance.

Lets see if the city is willing to help a business establish itself with a real need for a market in that location, or throw up more barriers that they need to cross to finally have a business at 24th and Monroe. They have been trying to get established for over 5 years with the city denying them at every turn.

The city planing department should be bending over backwards to help new businesses rather than to be in an adversarial role.

Look at their current operations in Salt Lake to see how a successful business can be run.