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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
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El Ranchito Taco Shop owner said sales are down, 20 restaurants he surveyed oppose food trucks, and asked the city to enforce or ban food trucks like San Jacinto did — but said he'd support the park events without food trucks.
City Council Meeting - Oct 13 2026 · 4:14:33 →Owner of Casa Jimenez; said food truck vendors don't go through the same permits and regulations as local brick-and-mortar businesses.
City Council Meeting - Oct 13 2026 · 4:17:58 →Speaking for her parents' restaurant across from Weston Park: sales down 40-50% since food trucks arrived; urged the council to reject the proposal and put local business owners first.
City Council Meeting - Oct 13 2026 · 4:19:00 →Taqueria Rancho Grande owner of 29 years said sales are declining, insurance and costs are up, and asked the council to vote no and keep local businesses first — but would support events without food trucks.
City Council Meeting - Oct 13 2026 · 4:18:53 →Representing El Patron; said out-of-town food trucks don't keep taxes in Hemet and asked that local restaurants be invited to participate instead of being hurt.
City Council Meeting - Oct 13 2026 · 4:24:12 →El Ranchito representative of 36 years; asked the council to reject food trucks entirely, not even in January, warning street vendors would spread to every corner without paying taxes.
City Council Meeting - Oct 13 2026 · 4:27:30 →Said the park is where families hold birthday parties on weekends, food trucks would crowd them out, and suggested the operator use weekdays and pay for his own security.
City Council Meeting - Oct 13 2026 · 4:31:01 →