Get ready for L.A to look more like Tijuana (Vista: renters, condos)

[streetscenes]

Whether or not to license food cart vendors is an interesting policy debate. But when you throw around things like dumping ground for the poor or Tijuana or gang bangers it does nothing for the conversation.

My take is that these vendors do need to be licensed and regulated. And the immigration status of any particular vendor should not impact how we implement that policy.

[jacktravern]

Originally Posted by jm1982

even in capitalism you need to have rules and standards .

Otherwise you have the wild Wild West anything goes .

Similar to 3rd world countries .

When it comes to illegal aliens L.A seems to rush to change the rules .

Exactly. These things are eyesores for any neighborhood trying to look good. If have 600K to spend on a house, and one is street vendor free, and the other has them up and down the street, you can guess which one looks more attractive to a buyer.

Originally Posted by streetscenes

Whether or not to license food cart vendors is an interesting policy debate. But when you throw around things like dumping ground for the poor or Tijuana or gang bangers it does nothing for the conversation.

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The thing is gangbangers or places turning into Tijuana is real talk. Have you been to Tijuana lately? Pretty much looks like Rampart and 6th on a Saturday night.

[The Illusive Man]

[quote=jacktravern;49794152]Exactly. These things are eyesores for any neighborhood trying to look good. If have 600K to spend on a house, and one is street vendor free, and the other has them up and down the street, you can guess which one looks more attractive to a buyer.


There are people of all types who enjoy food from the street vendor. It's a successful little venture for a reason. Generally folks eat from there. I've seen more and more taco tables popping up and they get packed.

[jm1982]

[quote=The Illusive Man;49794214]

Originally Posted by jacktravern

Exactly. These things are eyesores for any neighborhood trying to look good. If have 600K to spend on a house, and one is street vendor free, and the other has them up and down the street, you can guess which one looks more attractive to a buyer.


There are people of all types who enjoy food from the street vendor. It's a successful little venture for a reason. Generally folks eat from there. I've seen more and more taco tables popping up and they get packed.

You think you'll see them setup in Brentwood ? Where do they wash their hands ?

[jacktravern]

[quote=The Illusive Man;49794214]

Originally Posted by jacktravern

Exactly. These things are eyesores for any neighborhood trying to look good. If have 600K to spend on a house, and one is street vendor free, and the other has them up and down the street, you can guess which one looks more attractive to a buyer.


There are people of all types who enjoy food from the street vendor. It's a successful little venture for a reason. Generally folks eat from there. I've seen more and more taco tables popping up and they get packed.

All types? Higher end neighborhoods tend to eat better/cleaner. Case in point, How many 7-11's or MCDonalds do you see in Beverly Hills or Pacific Palisades, or Studio City?

[Perma Bear]

Originally Posted by jm1982

Nobody in the city council is concerned that the food could be a health risk ?
There won't be any limits to how many carts there are or where they are located ?

It's funny this is all done to protect these "immigrants" from ICE or Trump or the Boogieman .
There are plenty of MS13 gang bangers in L.A and other bad hombres .

I don't see ICE going after the hot dog guy or the dude selling oranges or lady selling flowers on the corner .

This is just more "symbolism " from our lovely over paid ($180k year) city council .

We can't keep being a dumping ground for the world's poor .

Also how many of these "entrepreneurs " are paying taxes ?
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While the act of selling hotdogs, fruits and other products on Los Angeles sidewalks is no longer a crime, vendors could still be cited with a misdemeanor if they are operating in public parks.

Activists say this means that despite the city’s efforts, many vendors who are in the country illegally could still be slapped with a criminal offense that could be used as a reason for federal immigration officials to deport them.

Citing those concerns, three Los Angeles City Council members began the process this week toward reducing penalties for vending in public parks, beaches and recreation areas from a misdemeanor to an administrative violation.

LA leaders want to bring street vendors ‘out of the shadows.’ Here’s their latest move – Daily News

Look more like Tijuana? So affordable?

[jm1982]

Originally Posted by Perma Bear

Look more like Tijuana? So affordable?

No ,L.A is different in that neighborhoods can degrade but prices still go up .

That doesnt work in most other places .

We have some of the worst conditions now , homeless tents all over , ghetto street vendors, rising violent crime etc but homes are at an all time high .

[jm1982]

[quote=jacktravern;49794359]

Originally Posted by The Illusive Man

All types? Higher end neighborhoods tend to eat better/cleaner. Case in point, How many 7-11's or MCDonalds do you see in Beverly Hills or Pacific Palisades, or Studio City?

True .

How many Whole Foods do you see in South Central L.A or Watts ?

[Perma Bear]

Originally Posted by jm1982

No ,L.A is different in that neighborhoods can degrade but prices still go up .

That doesnt work in most other places .

We have some of the worst conditions now , homeless tents all over , ghetto street vendors, rising violent crime etc but homes are at an all time high .

Because it's a desirable place unlike conservative bastions like Alabama and Kansas

[expatCA]

Originally Posted by jm1982

No ,L.A is different in that neighborhoods can degrade but prices still go up .

That doesnt work in most other places .

We have some of the worst conditions now , homeless tents all over , ghetto street vendors, rising violent crime etc but homes are at an all time high .

Imagine if all illegals were deported? How the rents and home prices would drop in many areas. Not enough people needing rentals or buying a house in groups.

The food vendors sound "nice" until people start getting sick because they do not handle the food properly.

In fact how do you know where the meat in a taco came from or what it actually is? Any missing pets lately?