Dear Editor:
My wife and I own the building containing 215-221 F St. We operate Hereâs the Scoop Ice Cream Parlor at 215 F. We pay property taxes and have appropriate licenses (food and sales tax) to operate. We follow all rules and regulations put forth by Salida city government.
The F Street closure last summer created a severe hardship for us. It is clear many businesses north of Second Street feel the summer street closure benefited them. What is not understood is that it was not neutral for businesses such as mine just outside the closure zone. We were financially harmed. My business last summer was down 53 percent. Meanwhile, the city reported overall retail sales in Salida were up for the year. I am upside-down compared to nearly everyone else.