Anyone see the Plaquemine tire shop article

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PLAQUEMINE, La. (WAFB) - It’s not just the unmistakable whistle of the near-constant train making noise in Plaquemine recently, but Terry Como, owner of Como’s Motorcycle Service & Repair, is making some noise of his own that he hopes will get the city’s attention. He has been in charge at his shop for two years, but claims most of that time has been spent in a back and forth with those right across the street at City Hall.

"They're bullies and you can't win," said Como. "You meet their need and they keep finding other reasons to approach you."

The 62-year-old says it all started with a complaint about old tires on his lot. Pictures captured by the city inspector, along with a notice from the city, came with a warning to get rid of the tires over concern about mosquitoes. At the city’s request, Como says he cleaned up and even spent thousands of dollars to build a tire rack, complete with a cover, in the back of his shop.

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Como claims the city is singling him out because there are other businesses with similar issues that he claims haven't been addressed. (Source: WAFB)

Mayor Edwin Reeves Jr. says that’s just not the case.


Mayor Edwin Reeves Jr. tells the business owner he isn't singling him out, but that it's just about his clean city initiative. (Source: WAFB)

“He came out the box,” the mayor said. “He got highly insulted, but we send those notices every day to everybody in this community that don’t comply with our restrictions.”

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