City Council eased up considerably this week regarding free food samples given out at beach events, rescinding last year’s prohibition on sampling at the Dew Tour.
But some council members continued to make the same argument as previous, which had resulted in the 2013 iteration of the extreme sports festival being prohibited from giving away samples from one of its primary sponsors, 7-Eleven.
“I don’t like sampling being given out next to the Boardwalk,” said Councilwoman Margaret Pillas. “The merchants are up there fighting for every penny they get, and they pay the taxes.”
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7 comments:
Money grubbing councilwoman.
I doubt sample size slim jims and doritos is going to stop people from buying pizza, fries, caramel popcorn on the boards.
I tend to think a city should sponsor events that compliment the businesses in the area, not compete with them. 7-11 should hand out pencils if they want recognition.
Greedy business's on the boardwalk are like the Board of Education, they want the last dollar printed.
The businesses in the area should step up and sponsor some events like the 7-11 franchises did then.
This is great! I can fill up my family and me for free, and not get ripped off by the restaurants in OC.
Golly councilpersons....
Doncha think the airshow will compete with the airport and its tenants? Better cancel it, too.
What a knuckle-headed councilperson!
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