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Food-truck permit changes in Cameron village tabled after split public comment
Summary
The jury opened a public hearing on proposed amendments removing the cap on temporary food-service permits in the village of Cameron and Holly Beach; residents and business owners were divided and the jury voted to table the proposal for more public input and return it at the April meeting.
The Cameron Parish Police Jury opened a public hearing on proposed amendments to temporary food-service rules that would remove a limit on the number of permits in the village of Cameron and allow applicants 60 days to comply with permit requirements. The measure would also retain exemptions for certain vendors selling ice cream and similar novelties.
Public comments were split: some residents and workers urged more food-truck options to increase choice and lower prices, while local brick-and-mortar business owners warned of congestion and competitive harm and asked for guardrails rather than an unlimited permit scheme. Commissioners noted Holly Beach already allows unlimited permits and discussed that Grand Chenier opposes such allowances.
After discussion about impacts and the need for additional public input, the jury moved and passed a motion to table the amendment for consideration at the April meeting so the parish can solicit more public comment and examine potential limits or implementation details.
Next steps: staff will return the item in April with any recommended edits based on additional public input.
