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Council and administration discuss food trailers; chief of staff open to ordinance
Summary
Councilors raised concerns about numerous unpermitted food trailers in vacant lots and near restaurants; the chief of staff said the mayor is open to exploring a local ordinance and recommended coordination with Marion County Board of Health and Public Works.
Councilors and city administration discussed the growth of food trailers and mobile vendors during the Jan. 15 meeting, with concerns raised about permitting, competition with brick-and-mortar restaurants and enforcement.
A councilor representing an older portion of Lawrence (District 2) said constituents and local restaurants reported a 'barrage' of food trailers that often appear overnight, lack Board of Health permits and operate without consistent oversight. The councilor asked whether the city or Marion County is responsible…
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