Editor,

Food trucks?

First we endured total harassment when we opened the pub next to a residential neighborhood and had to fight many long and arduous months with huge legal fees incurred and trying to stay open with no “amplified” music allowed at Mo’s.

Next came private parking on Second Street for the residents adjacent to the pub which they did not pay a dime for. Then the city decided to use two very valuable parking spots on Second next to the park for charging stations replete with “no parking” signs, and now you want to place a food truck in the only free spot left on Second Street right next to the pub? Let’s see, I do think you are not helping with economic development here.

We, as a brick and mortar establishment, have to pay close to $1,000 for our health permit, then we pay the city $125 for a business license, plus we have to pay for garbage service, exorbitant fees for water and sewer to the city and pay for electricity as well. We are closely monitored by the Langley Planning Advisory Board for any changes we wish to make. And God forbid that we would like to have music with microphones.

Food trucks pay what now? And they will be parked strategically where now? And what will they look like? Oh boy. There will be garbage strewn everywhere, loud noises from their generator-operated trucks, people parking on the street talking loudly, music playing loudly and probably serving exactly the same items that we already serve.

Do you honestly think that people are going to come to Langley and be all excited to see food trucks? One more instance of your foolishness in this town. And one more instance of jeopardizing our business.

MAUREEN E COOKE and ROBERT TRENCHARD

Mo’s Pub & Eatery