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Lucas Farmers Market committee reports growth, vendor demand and vendor concerns over 9/11 ceremony
Summary
Mr. Elliott presented the Lucas Farmers Market annual report, saying applications rose and the committee expects to cap markets at 52 vendor spots; he reported vendor revenue as '52.2' (unit unspecified), noted vendor feedback that a continuous 9/11 ceremony disrupted sales, and asked for volunteer support ahead of the April 25 market.
The Lucas Farmers Market committee presented its 2026 annual report and requested help from residents and council members to sustain market operations as vendor demand grows.
"We've grown the market with volunteers, with creativity, with extensive city support," Mr. Elliott said, summarizing the committee’s view that the market is an effective, low‑cost marketing tool for the city. Elliott told the council the committee had added four 'farm‑to‑table' markets to attract perishable vendors and had 11 regular market dates last season.
Elliott reported that…
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