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Downtown merchants urge city to limit private vendor markets after planned Main Street closure
Summary
Downtown retailers told the Santa Paula City Council that a proposed private vendor market set for Dec. 13 that would close Main Street between 8th and Davis threatens holiday sales and city tax receipts; staff said the permit has not been approved and recommended writing clear guidelines on frequency, timing and locations.
Santa Paula — Small-business owners told the City Council on Nov. 5 they oppose a proposed private vendor market that would close Main Street during a key holiday shopping weekend, saying it undercuts brick-and-mortar stores and the city’s sales-tax base.
Donna McClure, owner of Lilyfields Vintage on Main Street, said the event advertised for Dec. 13 would shut down the street “the entire business day” and asked the council to relocate it or limit how often street-closing events are permitted. “When…
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