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Green Fork Kitchen owner and residents allege discriminatory permitting and enforcement by City of Live Oak staff
Summary
Public commenters and the Green Fork Kitchen owner told the City of Live Oak council that CRA staff and the building department treated the business unfairly, citing missing payments, an attorney’s involvement, excessive signage and delayed administrative appeals; the council opened the matter for follow-up but recorded no vote.
Shanice (Julie) Brown, who identified herself as the sole owner and operator of Green Fork Kitchen, told the City of Live Oak council that she has been blocked from opening her business and treated unfairly by city staff.
"I have not, to this day, had a building official step pinky toe into my business," Brown said, describing repeated citations without an in-person inspection. She said a violation notice was dated October 7, a related check was to be cut October 3, and she filed an administrative appeal on October 8 that had not received a response.
Residents and advocates at the meeting echoed Brown’s…
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