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New rules change where food trucks can operate in Hoover (AL)
Posted on 8/14/26 at 9:21 am
Posted on 8/14/26 at 9:21 am
This is the way - want to discourage illegals? Hit them in the pocketbook!
There will be much whining and gnashing of teeth over this, but I love it!
Restaurant owners that actually operate a brick and mortar location need to be protected, they are the ones that are actually doing things the correct way and supporting the community through tax revenues
This type of thing is a step in the right direction towards discouraging illegals from gravitating towards a community
I’m not against anyone trying to make a living, but these operations have been killing small businesses that have done things the right way — thank you Hoover!
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There will be much whining and gnashing of teeth over this, but I love it!
Restaurant owners that actually operate a brick and mortar location need to be protected, they are the ones that are actually doing things the correct way and supporting the community through tax revenues
This type of thing is a step in the right direction towards discouraging illegals from gravitating towards a community
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…rules required operations to remain temporary, with trucks staying no more than three consecutive days at a particular location. Operators also had to maintain a certain distance from brick-and-mortar restaurants, follow zoning setbacks and stay out of required parking spaces.
According to the city, some food truck operators began establishing what amounted to permanent locations along commercial corridors.
The city said that led to complaints from restaurants and other businesses.
I’m not against anyone trying to make a living, but these operations have been killing small businesses that have done things the right way — thank you Hoover!
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Posted on 8/14/26 at 9:24 am to dcbl
Commissary kitchens are making some money right now.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 9:27 am to dcbl
Was it Hoover that was having sewer line problems in the early 2000s because the lower priced apartments were getting 13 people in a three bedroom apartment?
Posted on 8/14/26 at 9:45 am to roadGator
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Was it Hoover that was having sewer line problems in the early 2000s because the lower priced apartments were getting 13 people in a three bedroom apartment?
Yes. We called it Little Mexico.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 9:47 am to dcbl
We need to see more of this. Always go after the money of illegals and criminals. You'll make a lot of headway fast.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 9:55 am to dcbl
Are most food trucks operated by illegals?
That hasnt been my experience
That hasnt been my experience
Posted on 8/14/26 at 10:23 am to Cosmo
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Are most food trucks operated by illegals?
I'm not sure that most are not operated by illegals, but most do have a few illegals working theren & they all have dramatically lower expenses that a regular restaurant; while charging close to the same prices
Posted on 8/14/26 at 10:26 am to dcbl
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but most do have a few illegals working there
No they don’t. Link?
Posted on 8/14/26 at 10:29 am to KingOrange
I remember that from my time in Pelham.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 11:54 am to dcbl
Portland, OR passed a similar law some years back and it led to a huge boom in the food truck industry. Even today, Portland has one of the highest concentrations of food trucks per person.
What ended up happening is that while food trucks couldn't park on public land, land owners invited food trucks to park on their property and provedided electric and water to them in exchange for monthly rent. These became food truck "pods", where essentially you have a bunch of food trucks parked on a vacant lot that has been fixed up. Some of them became quite elaborate, the lots would provide landscaped, covered and heated areas in the center of all of the food trucks.
It was like having an outdoor food court, and they became really popular and opened up all over the city. The largest one in Portland had over 100 food trucks, when I was there.
What ended up happening is that while food trucks couldn't park on public land, land owners invited food trucks to park on their property and provedided electric and water to them in exchange for monthly rent. These became food truck "pods", where essentially you have a bunch of food trucks parked on a vacant lot that has been fixed up. Some of them became quite elaborate, the lots would provide landscaped, covered and heated areas in the center of all of the food trucks.
It was like having an outdoor food court, and they became really popular and opened up all over the city. The largest one in Portland had over 100 food trucks, when I was there.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 12:26 pm to roadGator
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Was it Hoover
Except for the kingdom of Mountain Brook, Hoover is allegedly one of the nicest areas of Birmingham in which to live and send your kids to public school.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 12:44 pm to wookalar1013
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No they don’t. Link?
How about a link from you slick?
Posted on 8/14/26 at 12:44 pm to dcbl
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Restaurant owners that actually operate a brick and mortar location need to be protected,
No they don’t. I worked in that business long enough to know a dine in restaurant and a food truck serve two different purposes. There are also dine in spots that also operate food trucks as well. This is nothing more than Hoover being Hoover. Food trucks have been around for ages at this point. They aren’t some new fad everyone is trying. They are as common place as any other dining establishment
Posted on 8/14/26 at 2:53 pm to RohanGonzales
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How about a link from you slick?
You could just admit you have zero evidence that most food trucks employ illegals. But you won’t. Making up stuff, especially baseless outrage, is how MAGA works
Posted on 8/14/26 at 3:05 pm to wookalar1013
Most food truck owners do the work themselves.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 3:09 pm to Blizzard of Chizz
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There are also dine in spots that also operate food trucks as well.
Thats what I was thinking...in Atlanta a ton of popular restaurants operate food trucks. And a lot of food trucks are as popular as some brick and mortar restaurants.
I think food trucks are too expensive.
But, I guess I agree with zoning them away from restaurant districts. The brick and mortar restaurants pay good rent for their location, and don't need popular up comprtition.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 3:14 pm to dcbl
quote:are you sure? Why haven’t you called ICE to all those food trucks in your area?
but most do have a few illegals working theren
Posted on 8/14/26 at 3:20 pm to Jax-Tiger
quote:Went to a couple of really nice places on Maui like that. Very chill places and the food was amazing. Extremely fresh poke bowls. Yum-yum.
It was like having an outdoor food court, and they became really popular and opened up all over the city. The largest one in Portland had over 100 food trucks, when I was there.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 3:20 pm to dcbl
Mexicans buy the supplies with food stamps and don’t pay taxes. Not to mention no food safety standards
Why don’t these other agencies get involved?
Why don’t these other agencies get involved?
Posted on 8/14/26 at 3:23 pm to wookalar1013
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You could just admit you have zero evidence that most food trucks employ illegals. But you won’t. Making up stuff, especially baseless outrage, is how MAGA works
“I just got run over by a drunk illegal but have you tried the new taco truck?”
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