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Carson business owner says construction cut sales by 80–85%; city manager assigns staff to investigate
Summary
Small-business owner Nabel Bullard told council his restaurant's walk-in traffic dropped by an estimated 80–85% because of nearby shopping-center construction; Community Development Director Nathan Freeman was assigned to meet with the owner to assess remedies and staff said a proposal for small business assistance is in development.
Local business owner Nabel Bullard told the council on Nov. 18 that construction at his shopping center has drastically reduced business and he is struggling to pay full rent. Bullard identified his business names as Baldaddy and Carson Kebab and said customer traffic fell "almost to an 80 to 85%" decline since construction began.
City Manager said Community Development Director Nathan Freeman will meet with the owner to assess the situation and determine possible remedies. Councilmembers and staff discussed the idea of bringing back recommendations for small business assistance similar to COVID-era grants or loans; the city manager said staff is preparing options and that a proposal will be brought forward for council consideration.
Why it matters: Council members noted the construction project is privately scheduled by the property owner and acknowledged short‑term disruption to tenants. Staff said exterior work should be completed by the end of the month and interior tenant improvements will follow; staff committed to working with affected businesses and documented an intent to return with options for assistance.
What to watch next: Council requested staff return with options for small business relief and asked that city staff meet directly with the affected business owner.
