Sign The Petition - Page 2
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Due to extremely high volume, we have had to expand the petition to a second page. Sign below and join the over 2300 other supporters!
Led by District 1 County Supervisor Gloria Molina, the L.A. Board of Supervisors has passed new restrictions that will effectively eliminate taco trucks from our streets. Under Supervisor Molina’s new rules, taco trucks will have to change location every hour, or face a misdemeanor charge carrying a $1000 fine and/or jail. Yes, jail.
Taco Trucks are a special facet of Los Angeles, and something we don’t want to lose. Though this ordinance currently affects just unincorporated parts of L.A., that’s 65% of the County. And of course it opens up the doors for legislation closer to home too.
Let’s send Gloria Molina and the L.A. Board of Supervisors a message that we cherish our local vendors and don’t want to see them move away. This new law needs to be repealed!
Click here to SIGN THE PETITION
on April 29th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
i cant believe someone that is for and from la Raza will come up with such a Law…
there are people that eat tacos to survive, and people work making them to make a living.
on April 29th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
this law must be repealed!… these are practically the best places to get good mexican food (especially late at night) how will we find the trucks if they have to keep moving every hour???!!! part of the charm is knowing where the good ones are parked. there are other solutions… such as requiring letter grades and inspections… please focus on bigger issues instead of picking on hard working people….
on April 29th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
GM = La Chingada Malinche
on April 29th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
save the taco trucks!!
on April 29th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Largo vive el camión del taco!!!
on April 29th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Save the taco trucks! They are part of our culture-and sustain many, many of us!!!
on April 29th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Taco trucks allow our economy to meet the needs of different communities across the southland. KEEP the masa flowing!
on April 29th, 2008 at 1:26 pm
I’ll give up my taco, when they pry it out of my cold, dead hand…..¡Viva los taqueros!
on April 29th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Ridiculous.
on April 29th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
save the taco trucks!
on April 29th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
You can’t legislate culture…this is America after all.
on April 29th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Tortas ahojadas, Tejuino, Tacos, Burritos is all part of a growing culture no matter what they “supervisors”, try to do to get support from entrepenuers and their vote. We will stay strong and fight it.
on April 29th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Stay Strong!!!
on April 29th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
save our taco trucks!!
on April 29th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
Save the taco trucks! This poorly crafted piece of legislation needs to be repealed or rewritten to take into account the best interests of all parties involved, and not just those of the brick and mortar restaurants.
on April 29th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
My taco truck will never die!
on April 29th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
Long live TTs!
on April 29th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
taco trucks kept me alive for 10 years.
on April 29th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Long live the taco truck.
on April 29th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
viva la taco!
on April 29th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
Quiero Taco Truck.
on April 29th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
BTW: fuck gloria molina.
on April 29th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
come on now!
on April 29th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
band them they only give us the shits and bad service!
on April 29th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
You know gloria molina has ate at a taco truck!
on April 29th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
there’s got to be something better to worry about
on April 29th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
taco trucks are not bringing down l.a. … go fight the real problems
on April 29th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
Soy frijolero and since L.A is no where close to being like Tijuana and i am not about to spend $100.00 just to drive out there bad enough we have Bush in the white house. Viva LOS FRIJOLEROS Y LOS TACEROS… DOWN WITH THIS WHITE WASHED BEANER… How bout shutting down one or two Starbucks and replacing them with a Taco stop….
on April 29th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
i never thought i would refer the quote. “fight for your rights” to taco trucks. wow, how times are changing! nows i gotta fight for this AND the legalization of ganja.
on April 29th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
HOW CAN SOMEONE WITHA MEXICAN NAME LIKE GLORIAMOLINA WANT TO TAKE PART OF OUR HERITAGE AWAY,BECUASE HSE IS NOT A TRUE MEXICANA SHE IS WHITE WASH AND AN EMBARESMENT TO ALL LATINAS YOUNG AND OLD.
on April 29th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
ME AND MY SISTER LOVE OUR TACO TRUCK. WE SEE OUR FRIENDS THERE AND THE FAMILY IS THERE AS WELL. THEY ARE PART OF WHAT MY GRANDPARENTS AND MY PARENTS HAVE TAUGHT ME THIS IS WERE WE COME FROM. DOWN WITH GLORIA MOLINA WANA BE MEXICAN
on April 29th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
I likes tacos :>
on April 29th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Please reconsider this issue and save an important part of California culture.
on April 29th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
This makes no sense.
on April 29th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Making legislation to keep the trucks sanitary is one thing but to penalize them for trying to make a living is horrible and stupid! There are countless restaurants that got their start in those trucks and have become a thriving part of this city. If the cops have the time to give out tickets to hard working people instead of fighting real crime, we have a problem in this city!!!! Molina find something important to get behind. I am sure your constituents did not support you in the hopes of riding the city of “The Great Burrito Truck Infestation!”
on April 29th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
save the tacotrucks please
on April 29th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
I love taco trucks!!!!!
on April 29th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
this is hard working people trying to make a living…
on April 29th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
we want tacos !!!!!!
on April 29th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
save the taco trucks!!!
on April 29th, 2008 at 6:16 pm
save the taco truck!!!
on April 29th, 2008 at 6:38 pm
Seriously!
on April 29th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
BANNING TACO TRUCKS WOULD BE ANOTHER ECONOMIC DETRIMENT TO HARD WORKING MINORITIES…REGULATION WOULD BE A BETTER IDEA. GLORIA MOLINA DOES NOT UNDERSTAND THE WORKING CLASS, IF SHE DID, THIS WOULD NOT BE AN ISSUE. ENTREPRENEURSHIP BY USING A TACO TRUCK TO EXPAND TO FURTHER RESTAURANTS IS THE BASIS OF THE “AMERICAN DREAM”…CAPITALISM ON TERMS EVERYONE CAN UNDERSTAND AND ENJOY.
on April 29th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
Save the Taco Truck!
Where else am i going to go for late authentic tacos? Taco Bell? SHUT TACO BELL DOWN!!! DISGRACE TO MEXICAN FOOD
on April 29th, 2008 at 7:21 pm
I have been frequenting the same taco truck with my best friends for over a decade now. Our local taco truck (Fred’s truck on Colorado and Eagle Rock Blvd.) has become a part of our life and we have developed a wonderful friendship with it’s owner.
I believe that this ordinance would not only be detrimental to the hard working people who provide our city a great service, but would also be detrimental to our culture in Los Angeles.
on April 29th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
this is the stupidest law ever. well, maybe not ever…but its up there. take my tacos away and there will be HELL to pay! mark my words….
on April 29th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
First thing i do every time i come back from college is get a lengua taco from the first taco truck i see. i will not trust a tale of a good taco/sopas/burrito if it doesn’t come from a truck. Resist the state as they attempt to manufacture their ideal of cuisine!
on April 29th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
What!!!!Hell No they must be crazy SAVE THE TACO TRUCK!!!Been going to Freds Taco Truck since the 80’s
on April 29th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
I LOVE TACOS <3
I THINK NO WAIT I KNOW THIS IS SO FAR THE STUPIDEST BILL EVERY PASSED WHAT HAS THE TACO MAN EVER DO TO YOU? THEY NEED TO MAKE MONEY IF U DO PASS THIS BILL U WILL LEAVE HUNDREDS NO WAIT THOUSANDS OF FAMILES HOMELESS. THOSE TACOS ARE THE BOMB THANKS AND DO NOT PASS THE BILL!!
on April 29th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
save the tacos and the trucks that sell them!!!
on April 29th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
I dont think its fair for the people who work so hard to get what ever they can for their children and to fees them, to pay the bills etc. They make a living and if other people can work in what ever they want then y cant these people its not fair at all!!!
on April 29th, 2008 at 8:01 pm
Hundreds of people make a living out of taco trucks if this is done it will be devastating for them and their families. Knowing that this work is not a delinquency it is unfair that this new law will make the people break the law just for working.If selling tacos is unlawful. Then Is it wrong to work? If there are fines then the law will be getting money out of delinquency because the taco trucks will not be moving every hour. All of this is very unfair! Gloria Molina should be more considerate of the situation.
on April 29th, 2008 at 8:03 pm
The taco trucks have been here for a very long time and “Molina” does not see that by putting up that racist law there will be alot more people getting into financial problems wich may cause hundreds or thousands of familys to suffer from this law…….
it is racist and unhuman to take away the jobs from hard working people that are only tring to make a living to support their family.
PLEASE DONT PASS THIS BILL
on April 29th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
SAVE OUR TACO TRUCKS
on April 29th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
KEEP the masa flowing
KEEP THE SHRIMP SIZZLING
KEEP THE CEVICHE FISHY
on April 29th, 2008 at 8:11 pm
CAN YOU SAY Malinche
on April 29th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
THIS IS CALIFORNIA CULTURA
PLEASE GIVE ME A BREAK GLORIA, DO YOUR JOB, NOT THIS PASS THE TIME SHIT
on April 29th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
DEAL WITH REAL ISSUES
SCHOOLS
DAILY MURDERS
IMMIGRATION
POLICE VIOLENCE
STARVING CHILDREN
on April 29th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
Thanks to all the supporters of our Taco Trucks, I Hope this will Help to put that law away, and let us keep our taco trucks working. If not I automatically
going to be A “CRIMINAL”. Instead of a hard working
guy. THANKS TO LA SENORA MOLINA.
on April 29th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
This IS a real issue. Countless jobs, access to affordable food, a sub-economy within already under privileged/served communities, if this isn’t a symptom of some of the larger issues that need to be addressed, I’d like to know what is!
on April 29th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
This is ridiculous…Obviously Gloria Molina doesn’t know what it is too work hard to support a family..I remember my parents taking us to Fred’s Taco truck as kids..I continue to support his business til this day w/ my own family..SAVE THE TACO TRUCK!!!!
on April 29th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
Tacos make all the economic, cultural and delectable sense in the world. And this is a symptom of much larger issues and should not be ignored.
on April 29th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
This is quite a shame. Taco Trucks a part of the beautiful mosaic of Los Angeles. The character and pride that goes into these families who make delicious food for the paying public is immeasurable. I thank them and the least I owe them is signing this petition. Shame on the lawmakers who wrote this bill. QUE VIVA LOS TACO TRUCKS!!!
on April 29th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
The endless mission of politicos to extinguish the entrepreneurial spirit that made this country must be challenged by the people whom actually work hard and raise their families to perpetuate this country.
on April 29th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
They do stuff like this because they believe that the voters have SHORT MEMORIES.
We need to make it clear that we will not forget these petty laws (that amount to taxes on the poorest business people in the County) when it comes time to vote.
Ms. Molina, you might want to start checking the classifieds now.
on April 29th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
Ms. Molina as someone whom you represent i would appreciate that you listen to my opinion. The taco trucks are more than just vendors but they have become part of our wonderful Mexican culture. Please do not make the mistake of having the taco trucks move every hour because vendors struggle to make these taco trucks succesful. If you do plan to implement such law it is like taking away their rightful oppotunity to make a living. Please as a citizen of the county you represent I am asking that you represent your people will.
on April 29th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
They tax the food they buy, the vehicles they drive, their gas, and their earnings. Don’t they have enough of their money already?
on April 29th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
Not the taco stands, why the little people…!
on April 29th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
Please consider the issues around moving each hour for these businesses. It will be difficult and very problematic.
on April 29th, 2008 at 9:32 pm
leave the taco trucks alone, they’re not causing any harm.
on April 29th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
Me gusta comer tacos a las 3:00am, despues de mis tocadas da bastante hambre son los unicos que estan abiertos ha esa hora!!! NEBLINA SUPPORTS TACO TRUCKS!! KEEP ROCKING!!!
on April 29th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
This is a prime example of government at its worst. Remember, Gloria, you are making decisions that affect working peoples’ lives and vitality.
on April 29th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
Viva El Tejuinazo!! We Are one of the catering trucks that are infected by this virus, this prohibition is unconstitutional and unjust, This law is a Lil Pregnant, that cannot be., either your pregnant or not pregnant, you cannot be a lil pregnant, state Law says that catering trucks are able to sell, but this local laws are being enforce as a local prohibition which is Unconstitutional…Soon to be repeal… Sign BY Alejandro Vargas EL TEJUINAZO
on April 29th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
Im an employee of a catering truck I cant believe there taking away my job. I need them Help Us please! Repeal this law and take Gloria Molina to the sink and let her smell the soap i guess she needs a little more work because obviously she is bored at her job and making dumb laws that affect honest working people like me. Repeal this prohibition!! Now!!!
on April 29th, 2008 at 10:03 pm
i think this bill is atrocious. i have friends that rely on this income and it would be detremental to their household.
on April 29th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
“Recession, Recession haven’t you noticed. Depression, Depression haven’t you felt it, Oppression, oppression haven’t you taste it. Let our people rise from these forms of unjust, unfair disgusting prohibitions.” -Pablito Vargas Q Jr.
on April 29th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
“The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws. ”
- Tacitus
on April 29th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Please allow the TACO TRUCKS to stay in the various neighborhoods they frequent. They provide delicious food, there are far more of them in club nighttime spots that do not conflict with other restaurants as the trucks are the only game in town. This is the kind of business that makes LA unique - Taco Bell food tastes like plastic.
Sincerely,
Jerri Allyn
jerriallyn@ca.rr.com
on April 29th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
I LOVE TACOS SAVE THE TACOS PLZ.
on April 29th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
Dont take my precious tacos away from me plz.
on April 29th, 2008 at 10:49 pm
THIS LAW WILL AFFECT THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA . THIS IS AN UNFAIR LAW WHICH IS BYESTE TO THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY. PLEASE RECONSIDER THE LAW.
on April 29th, 2008 at 10:50 pm
I feel that it is wrong to make hard working people move their business every hour. They have as much right to have their business where they decide to have it. They have as much right as the restaurants do to have their business there.
on April 29th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
as a political science student i know that this is unjust in unfair. As we live in a capitalist nation which promotes competition by abolishing these samll businesses they are taking away these citizens’ constitutional rights. WE know that you,GLoria molina, have done alot for our community but keep in mind that the voters will remember this legislation during voting day.
on April 29th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
ITS not cool at all..let them make their money and be happy
on April 29th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
This is wrong, they are working hard to get money, like my mom would say “pa’ comprar los frijoles” and we all came to this country to work for the money, taco trucks are not doing a harm to the people so this is wrong to do. they should have either a spot or let them stayr for 2-4 hours.
on April 29th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
Save the taco trucks!
on April 29th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
Its funny huh! how u see this lady Mrs Gloria Molina doing to our taco trucks but yet ( como se le ase agua la boca a la supervisora) any ways supposeably the establishments get mad because they take a lot of there customers its not there fault that they make better food!!
on April 29th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
save my tacos!
on April 29th, 2008 at 11:17 pm
tacos tacos!
on April 29th, 2008 at 11:20 pm
i love tacos!
they can’t do this to them!
on April 29th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
sigh…… save my tacos!
on April 29th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
taco trucks are yummy in my tummy and they don’t take all my money.
on April 29th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
party in my tummy
on April 29th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
Tacos for my twin and I <3
on April 29th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
wooo taco!
on April 29th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
fo sho me and twiin are gonna have a party that night and eat tacos till they are coming outta our ears
HOORAY for tacos!
on April 29th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
fo sho me and twiin are gonna have a party that night and eat tacos till they are coming outta our ears
HOORAY for tacos!
on April 29th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
WE LOVE MEXICAN FOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on April 29th, 2008 at 11:49 pm
go taco man :p
on April 29th, 2008 at 11:51 pm
save our taco trucks
on April 29th, 2008 at 11:58 pm
What would LA be like without taco trucks??? Definitely Not the same…SAVE OUR TACO TRUCKS!!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:43 am
Tacos are LA!
on April 30th, 2008 at 2:00 am
I think tacos from a lunck truck are the best!!!!My husband works in one of them (tacos el gavilan), and let me tell you, they are the best tacos Ive ever tasted. My family and i have been going to the same spot since i was 6 and I am now 22. They are authentic mexican tacos, the meet is fresh, the salsa is the bomb! Any how, I just want to say that removing the taco trucks in east L.A is the worst thing the city can do. Taco trucks is what makes EAST L.A. They should instead focus in other major issues, rather than taking away humble people’s jobs!!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 4:24 am
I GOT TO EAT!
on April 30th, 2008 at 7:08 am
It is with great disappointment towards are city and county officials that I said that our tax money is being used for such non-sense. While the real crimes and issues that truly affect the life of residents is left a side and are never talked about. Shame on you Public officials! Shame on YOU! Please use my tax dollars in something non- absurd.
on April 30th, 2008 at 7:10 am
Yay, tacos! Keep the city fun!
on April 30th, 2008 at 7:12 am
More taco trucks in Beverly Hills
on April 30th, 2008 at 7:13 am
To put it simply, good food and successful business equals happy public. By the way…did you know umm…there’s a bit of a war going on at the moment…also…umm…we’re plummetting into a recession. But of course, I’m sure that was all taken into consideration while the decision to put a smack down on tacos was put into effect…right?
on April 30th, 2008 at 7:13 am
don’t forget to tip your taco truck drivers!
on April 30th, 2008 at 7:14 am
Selling Tacos should not be a crime!!!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 7:27 am
I’m going on a strike! I will only eat food that comes from a truck parked illegally on the side of the road.
on April 30th, 2008 at 7:29 am
This is the most lame action the city could ever take.
Save the taco trucks
on April 30th, 2008 at 7:30 am
Save our favorite eateries!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 7:33 am
We all love tacos!
on April 30th, 2008 at 7:34 am
Laws suck!
on April 30th, 2008 at 7:51 am
Don’t destroy L.A. culture!
on April 30th, 2008 at 7:53 am
Somehow, I bet Chipotle is behind this.
on April 30th, 2008 at 8:00 am
Keep the trucks alive!
on April 30th, 2008 at 8:01 am
Save our taco trucks,these people are making an honest living this is not a crime!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 8:02 am
SAVE our trucks!
on April 30th, 2008 at 8:03 am
This isn’t right!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 8:06 am
Is it a crime to make an honest living??
on April 30th, 2008 at 8:09 am
Ted signed,
on April 30, 2008 @ 8:07 am.
“Not without my Taco’s!”
on April 30th, 2008 at 8:12 am
Save our taco trucks!
on April 30th, 2008 at 8:13 am
Help our fellow taco man!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 8:13 am
I love me some tacos…I’m on the carne asada diet
on April 30th, 2008 at 8:14 am
save our TACOS!!!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 8:15 am
Tacos are not a crime!
on April 30th, 2008 at 8:17 am
Taco trucks are the best tacos, with workers making an honest living instead of trying to run out these trucks the city should focus on bigger issues that need to be addressed!!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 8:18 am
I love tacos…yum yum!
on April 30th, 2008 at 8:19 am
SAVE our TACOS!!!!!!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 8:19 am
Tacos are awesome!!!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 8:21 am
I love my tacos!!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 8:23 am
Help our fellow taco workers.
on April 30th, 2008 at 8:23 am
Me gusta!
on April 30th, 2008 at 8:24 am
Don’t take away our tacos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 8:25 am
This is what our city council worries about? I guess the crime, traffic, and foreclosures have been taken care of.
on April 30th, 2008 at 8:33 am
Yo ni como tacos pero no me gusta la idea que quieran controlar a los taqueros de esta manera. ¿Qué pasó con la libertad en buestro país?
on April 30th, 2008 at 8:51 am
Leave the taco trucks alone!
on April 30th, 2008 at 8:54 am
These are hardworking people who are trying to make a living. They are not receiving aid as others do, but trying to make an honest living for themselves and their families. To penalize them for this does not make sense.
on April 30th, 2008 at 8:58 am
I’m a big supporter of street food, especially the homemade authentic kind. Taco goodness must not be denied!
on April 30th, 2008 at 8:59 am
Surely the L.A. Board of Supervisors has more pressing matters to attend to than discriminating against the taco trucks in our communities!
on April 30th, 2008 at 9:11 am
Please keep the Taco Truck! It is a vital part of our community1 Listen to the voice of the masses and honor our requests!
on April 30th, 2008 at 9:13 am
Let the men do their work keeping us fed! Don’t eliminate this slice of local flavor.
on April 30th, 2008 at 9:14 am
You can’t take away the bloodline of our community!!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 9:19 am
Taco trucks forever!
on April 30th, 2008 at 9:23 am
Instead of worring so much about people trying to make a living the right way they should worry about getting the poor homeless of the street’s and the freakin cholos of the street’s. Not people who are doing something good.
on April 30th, 2008 at 9:31 am
Taco Trucks are an American Institution!!!!
I can’t live without Tacos de lengua!!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 9:37 am
Viva los taco trucks!
on April 30th, 2008 at 9:39 am
Lets start a revolution! Support your local taco trucks!
on April 30th, 2008 at 9:39 am
I agree with Vanessa, let’s focus on crime in LA and allow these honest, hard working folks to earn a living.
on April 30th, 2008 at 9:39 am
On April 30th, 2008 at 9:38.
on April 30th, 2008 at 9:40 am
thank you
on April 30th, 2008 at 9:41 am
Taco trucks are a lifeline for good cheap food, for all Angelenos!
on April 30th, 2008 at 9:41 am
Let the people decide where they want to spend their money.
on April 30th, 2008 at 9:42 am
Yo quiero tacos!
on April 30th, 2008 at 9:45 am
I’ve found that taco truck food usually tastes better. Lets keep them.
on April 30th, 2008 at 9:52 am
This can not happen!
on April 30th, 2008 at 9:54 am
Like Alex Diaz says “Make Tacos Not War.”
on April 30th, 2008 at 9:59 am
Persecuting the taco trucks which bring tasty cheap eats to Angelenos and tourists alike is senseless - save the taco trucks!
on April 30th, 2008 at 10:02 am
Maybe the city council should vote on something more important, like water conservation, public transportation, or public safety.
on April 30th, 2008 at 10:04 am
this is absurd? why? removing taco trucks among other things is like removing culture in our communities. and like all others, i agree that if they want to crack down on something they should focus on the “real” problems of our communities instead of adding to it.
on April 30th, 2008 at 10:11 am
I agree with everyone here that taco trucks are a vital part of the Los Angeles heritage and culture. NY has “dirty water” dogs, we have tacos.
The city council should focus on more pressing issues (traffic, water conservation, etc.) and let these hard working vendors make a living & continue to provide an aspect of our LA “car culture.”
on April 30th, 2008 at 10:14 am
I like tacos. I also like pie.
on April 30th, 2008 at 10:16 am
SAVE OUR TRUCKS!!!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Kate loves ‘em tacos real good. Jesus loves me real good. Jesus loves ‘em tacos real good too.
on April 30th, 2008 at 10:18 am
Viva los tacos!
on April 30th, 2008 at 10:20 am
Si se puede!
on April 30th, 2008 at 10:21 am
Me gustan los tacos más que Jesus.
on April 30th, 2008 at 10:24 am
Very importantly, taco trucks also help keep us out of our cars by bringing food to us…saving gas, emissions, and TRAFFIC. You can’t eat more ‘local’ than a wonderful taco truck!
on April 30th, 2008 at 10:25 am
Who doesn’t love them tacos? Together we can make a change
on April 30th, 2008 at 10:25 am
This is one of those “protection”/oppression things, indeed.
on April 30th, 2008 at 10:27 am
I may be allergic to peanuts, but I can sure eat tacos. If I cannot get my daily dose of tacos I just may cry. In the words of Gir “I WANT TACOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOS!!!”
on April 30th, 2008 at 10:28 am
i love tacos!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 10:33 am
si se pueda!!!!!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 10:34 am
wuachaloo!!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 10:41 am
Viva taco trucks!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 10:44 am
oh hell no…
on April 30th, 2008 at 10:46 am
This Giulaniesque attempt to “clean-up” our city will not be tolerated. If Ms. Molina eliminates the taco trucks, I will “eliminate” her at the voting booth!
on April 30th, 2008 at 10:53 am
saving the world 1 taco at a time!
on April 30th, 2008 at 10:54 am
Another attempt at trying to keep us down!!!! SAVE THE TACOS!!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 10:54 am
Save our trucks and preserve the source of many $5 Lincoln Lunches. http://www.insidesocal.com/bargain/2007/12/what_is_a_lincoln_lunch.html
on April 30th, 2008 at 10:54 am
Good luck! Don’t want to say goodbye!
on April 30th, 2008 at 10:56 am
taco flavored kisses!
on April 30th, 2008 at 10:57 am
Only place where you can always count on bomb tacos without having to drive to TJ!
on April 30th, 2008 at 10:58 am
First the bacon hotdogs that you get after the club, now this! What is this world coming to?!?!?!
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:00 am
be a “hero” and save our taco trucks!
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:02 am
Taco Trucks are to LA like Hot Dog carts are to New York. Just ask a New Yorker what he would do if something like this were to happen in his town.
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:05 am
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:05 am
I think that the government is getting a little confused about what its job is. They should be protecting businesses, not running them out of town like some kind of protection racket.
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:14 am
I realy love the taco trucks and I go agaisnt this law. If resteurants go against it its because, they are jelous they sell more , but if they were to do better food people wouldn’t have to go to the taco trucks. So tell the restaurants to do a better job and that’s the soultion.
Thank you ,
Maira V.
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:16 am
Obama likes tacos too… Save the taco, vote Obama!!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:18 am
!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:20 am
Save our taco trucks!!!!! We love them.
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:21 am
a fellow Texan need a taco truck to make yourself feel at home, plus what about the people that only get a short time for lunch and can only run to the truck. give a taco lover a break.
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:24 am
Tacos truck are the bomb, cant see why they want to get rid of them. There is a taco truck near where i live. SAVE THE TACO TRUCKS. we need them
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:26 am
Taco vendors are not the people we should be worrying about getting off the streets!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:26 am
This must be the most absurd law ever passed. Repeal the law now.
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:29 am
Would you rather have people driving home drunk after a night on the town, or off the road eating a taco while they sober up?!
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:32 am
Nicholas eats at mariscos toca truck in eagle rock
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:35 am
repeal the law we love the taco truck
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:37 am
we love the taco truck it’s the spot to go late nite!! the one in wilmington is bomb!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:40 am
Vote Molina out of office ASAP!!!!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:41 am
These truck provide a valuable, cost-efficient service and delicious food.
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:41 am
Seriously? How does anyone come up these restrictions? The city must be running so perfectly that they have time to come up with this nonesense.
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:41 am
Doesn’t LA have bigger things to worry about!!! Leave these hard working people alone.
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:42 am
Bullshit. Don’t take my only source of food under 5 bucks away!
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:43 am
La city has so much more inmportant things they could be focusing on.. come on! Leave the taco truck alone!
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:45 am
Please don’t destroy these wonderful businesses!
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:49 am
What would i miss the most: The hot greasy taco juice dripping down my arm or the smokey truck smell im my work shirt after a steak sammy at lunch? hmmm! Im down with Da Brown! Save the trucks. Viva La Loca!!!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:50 am
Taco trucks are convenient and affordable. If they weren’t a valuable service, they wouldn’t be in business. For some hard working people, all they could afford is eating from the taco truck. It’s just another example of how backwards our society is by hurting the people that need the help the most.
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:51 am
Please stop this law from passing
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:52 am
Taco trucks are super
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:53 am
Taco truck food rules! (especially the one we frequent in Harbor City!) Save the small businessman! Let’s face the fact that taco truck people are too cool to go to stuffy, snotty restaurants in the first place. Everybody’s business is down..it’s called recession!!!! Blame Bush not taco trucks!
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:53 am
i hope this works guys!
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:53 am
TACOS ARE DELICIOUS!
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:53 am
sds
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:54 am
save our taco trucks
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:55 am
go taco trucks!
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:55 am
I love Taco Trucks
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:55 am
leave the taco trucks alone!!!!!!!!!!!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:55 am
the taco trucks are the beating heart of los angeles. there are so few places people in this city actually interact with each other on the street as opposed to through car windows.
don’t kill the taco trucks.
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:56 am
I believe that the taco trucks should be allowed to sell their producst without being harassed by the authorities.
In conclusion i hope that the City can reconsider the future of the Taco Trucks.
-mike
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:56 am
me gusta tacos y burritos!!!!!!!!!!!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:57 am
YEAH TACOS
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:57 am
This is insane. We can’t let a bunch of bureaucrats with too much time on their hands (and too much lobbyist money IN their hands) take our taco trucks away.
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:58 am
i lub tacos a loooooot dont let them tayk my tacos away from meeeee i love the meat and chez kind of taco plezzz dont take the tacos away from me they tayst good i
on April 30th, 2008 at 11:59 am
Throughout the years, my obssession with tacos has grown to a level, where I cannot go a day without biting into a delicious combination of flour and corn. The fact that I am a robot, in this human world, I try to assimilate to the society by eating these tacos. Furthermore, my android sister likes tacos as well. These trucks are a vital part of the robot society and androids worldwide will step up for this cause. Here is a poem I have composed for this purpose:
The Taco
I love tacos
They are good
They fill me up
Even when I’m sad
Which is most of the time
Because I’m an android
Vapid
Androgenous
Laconic
And Metallic.
Thank You Tacos
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
need more names!
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
My 8 yr old son would not make it two weeks without his tacos.
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
lets go taco trucks!
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Save the tacos!!!! This is what makes LA rad.
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Stop trying to squeeze more money out of people who works hard for their money. Go after the big money guys, not the taco trucks.
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
good luck guys
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
Taco trucks must stay!
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
LET TACO TRUCKS LIVE IN PEACE !
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
ya.
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
taco trucks are the best .
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
we love tacos!!!!!!!!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Save the taco trucks! They feed me everyday.
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Taco trucks HAVE to stay!!!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
save our taco trucks!!!
its not a crime, we love them and they bring a little bit of our culture to us
save them now!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
We love taco trucks, there is a distinct culture surrounding them, and they are doing nothing wrong.
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
save the taco trucks!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
go tacos go! a huevo.
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
save th taco truck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
Save the taco trucks!
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
!viva the taco truck!
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Taco trucks for life!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
LA wouldn’t be LA without our taco trucks!
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:31 pm
This is a travesty! Think of the taquitos!
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
THE TRUTH IS THAT TACOS MAKE ME FEEL GOOD ON MY SATURDAY MORNINGS AFTER A VERY LONG WEEK OF RUNNING AROUND FROM HOME TO WORK I HAVE NO TIME TO ENJOY MY TACOS! TACOS DE BIRRIA ARE THE BOMB IF THEY TAKE AWAY THE TACO TRUCK NEAR MY HOUSE WHERE WILL I GET MY TACOS ON SATURDAY MORNINGS IS WALKING DISTANCE AND UNDER $5.00 SAVE MY TACOS DE BIRRIA WHO WHO WILL MAKE THEM AS GOOD AS THEM. NO ONE!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
THIS NOT COO.. WE NEED TACO TRUCK… CARNE ASADA FOR LIFE…
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
Eliminating taco trucks will effectively eliminate an important part of LA’s identity!
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
This is one of the most amazing aspects of Los Angeles culture! Its not just a place to get a bite, taco trucks are hubs of community.
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
taco trucks are a necessity, no other service providers want to fare the cost of operating late hours; plus tacos are always freshly made, with fresh veggies too, and some picante salsa…they are good for you and yummy!
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
I love DAVIDS tacos
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
!Viva los taco trucks de Los Angeles!
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
I couldn’t each lunch without one!
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
I am insulted that the Los Angeles is thinking about taking away a uniquely Los Angelean cultural artifact.
Save the taco trucks!
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Banning Taco Trucks as a way to “clean up the city” is disgusting and racist. Taco Trucks are part of the Mexican Culture in LA. The restaurant owners are missing the point. We have the option to eat at the truck or in the restaurant. Removing people’s options so that they are forced to eat somewhere doesn’t seem like the democratic solution at all. It sounds like fear based tactics to keep the lower economic population poor and dependent on others. Don’t let this happen.
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
This is outrageous.
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
i demand the right to get my tacos.
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
This a uniquely LA thing, and I hope be able to miss it when I move away from here.
Also, taco trucks serve to unite nearby communities around good food and help people connect with each other.
Most importantly….where else can someone get food in the middle of the night without needing a car?
on April 30th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
never enough tacos!
on April 30th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
ditto to everyone else’s comments. More Tacos please!
on April 30th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
People who hate taco trucks hate freedom!
on April 30th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
Give tacos a chance.
on April 30th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Eliminate the taco trucks. Add one more to the casualty list. Chavez Ravine, the red car, taco truks (i know there is much I am leaving out of the list). Help make Los angeles as homogenous as possible. Please make cheap street tacos unaccessible so they can only be served in miss informed and out of context restaurants.
This whole move curb taco trucks stinks of money. Los Angeles is finally being recognized as a valid culture spot and now its own leaders want to castrate the history a little more.
on April 30th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
LEAVE THE HARD WORKING PEOPLE ALONE…!!!!!!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
Whats next getting arrested for eating Tacos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is not the way to regulate this bussiness. The owners of Taco truks run a legitimate bussiness and this is just rediculous.
on April 30th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
MORE TACOS PLEASE!!!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
No one owns and operates a taco truck because it’s fun and easy (although, I bet there are some fun moments). Give taco trucks a break. Not only would you be taking money from the families that own and operate them, you would be taking away from Los Angeles’ lively cultural heritage.
on April 30th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Viva La Estrella!
on April 30th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
Taco trucks are an ideal alternative to paying high rent in a fixed location while also being able to establish a wider customer range. These are businesses are resourceful and have communities that depends on the affordable food they sell.
on April 30th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
How can a taco truck compete with a restaurant ??? Totally invalid reason.
Jail Term ??? Give me a break! Whats next jail time for the ice cream cart vendors who stand too long in one place ???
on April 30th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
the taco trucks are really just a vehicle for the tacos. if you want to outlaw tacos, outlaw the tortillas ergo no more corn needed…biofuel abundant…the carbon footprint from one torta saved is enough to power an Escalade for 14 yds.
on April 30th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
mmmm…. tacos
on April 30th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Taco Truck has got me through the best and the worst of times…
on April 30th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
You have got to be kidding! The only reason I can see that this is being done is because these businesses might not be paying as much in taxes as restaurant facilities. But many of these people cannot afford the overhead of a restaurant building and they provide an economical alternative for many people who cannot “brown bag” it or afford eating out at a restaurant every day.
on April 30th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
They are not hurting anyone!
on April 30th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
SAVE THE TACO TRUCKS!
on April 30th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
Come on, don’t take our taco trucks! New York is laughing!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
There’s nothing wrong with allowing taco trucks to do legal business.
on April 30th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
mmmm tacos
on April 30th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
If you cant compete with a taco truck, you shouldnt be in business! Are we not living in a free country? if your food sucks then you should not be suprised at the loss of your business. Gotta ask what would zapata do? que viva los taqueros!!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
LA’s food scene is unthinkable without these vendors!
on April 30th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Criminalizing people who are making an honest living is unjustifiable.We have real issues that should be addressed. We need to support each other and work towards being productive, not criminals!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
What is the purpose of this law? It seems only to harass poor and hard-working people and those who need to eat cheaply and nutritiously. I remember a point when I was struggling financially and be able to eat dinner for $1 helped enormously in getting by paycheck to paycheck. The vendors at my local taco truck were very nice and evenings eating outside iwith others in my neighbourhood are some of the most positive memories I have to date of living in this city. Please dont drive the taco trucks away if you care about the city of Los Angeles.
on April 30th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
This is an East LA tradition. Restaurants trying to justify that their business fails because of this needs to come out with a better business plan. I do not eat in those restaurants for a reason. If the taco truck is not there, i wouldnt spend my money on those places.
on April 30th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Taco TRucks ….wooot wooooot
on April 30th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
If you want tacos go to mexico this is the U.S.A
we eat hamburgers here
on April 30th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
why don’t we spend out time making laws that help the REAL problems in our city? let people in their tacos in peace
on April 30th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
This law disproportionately targets an already marginalized and disadvantaged group who, nonetheless, contributes so much to the character of LA. It’s unconscionable!
on April 30th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
tacos !!!!!!!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
this is essentially a ban. i think that if i am a restaurant owner and am worried about taco trucks taking away my business, i should closely examine the quality of my product! taco trucks will not stop me from dining out at adjacent restaurants. in fact, they serve as a corner stone for keeping some brick-and-mortar places fresh in mind. so, playing musical chairs with trucks will serve no one. and the restaurants worrying about losing their business will lose my interest quickly. if i want tacos, and can’t find my favorite truck, i will rather stay at home!
on April 30th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
From New Mexico:
We ALL could use & support mexican food trucks!
on April 30th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
How come there are no “Salad” trucks?
I am fat because of these trucks!
on April 30th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
It’s unconscionable. No, not just because I love Mexican food, but because Taco Truck purveyors are typically Latino, this law disproportionately targets an already marginalized and disadvantaged group, one that contributes so much to the character of Los Angeles.
on April 30th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
taco trucks are an important part of the l.a. economy
on April 30th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
viva al pastor
on April 30th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
save the taco truck!
on April 30th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Having delicious, fresh, cheap, and fantastically open-late food establishments should not be a crime. Maybe other restaurants should suck it up and lower their prices/raise their quality/stay open later/base themselves out of a fabulous truck if they feel threatened.
on April 30th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
taco trucks por vida
on April 30th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
Oh, NO!!!
I want my tacos!
Gimme my 4 tacos de Asada con TODO.
What a shame… our own people?!
on April 30th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
Recall Glora Molina!!! Save the Taco Trucks!!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Dollar taco on Inglewood and lennox!! the best tacos and the best bootleg dvds!!
on April 30th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Don’t take the tacos!!!