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March 27, 2006
Sno-Cones, Socks and Wicker Chairs
Last week, the Chattanooga City Council passed an ordinance -- because that's what they love to do -- banning street vendors from our newly awesomitized waterfront. Councilwoman Sally Robinson said without the legislation "we could wind up with people selling sno-cones out of the back of a truck." (Has she not seen the folks that are already doing just that at the foot of the Walnut Street Bridge?)
In passing the ordinance, some council members offered the opinion that the ordinance should be extended to cover other instances of unsightly, rogue commerce in the area.
Councilwoman Marti Rutherford said, "Brainerd Road looks so trashy in the spring with people selling socks, teddy bears and hot dogs."
Councilman Jack Benson cited "vendors on Shallowford Road selling furniture, rocking chairs and everything," adding that he "would really like to do something about all those wicker chairs."
Phil Noblett of the city attorney's office said an ordinance already exists that bans such licenseless vending. Councilman Leamon Pierce said it is not enforced.
BlogBeats | By pulseblogger | 10:32 AM
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